Lagos State Government has discharged 11 coronavirus patients from the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba, Lagos on Thursday.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu shared the news in a series of tweets via his official handle.
This brings to 20, the total number of persons who have been discharged with tow deaths recorded so far in the 174 cases confirmed in Nigeria.
“I am happy to break to you, my good people of Lagos, the news of the release today of 11 more patients from our facility in Yaba,” one of the tweets read.
“They have fully recovered and have tested negative to COVID-19 and have been allowed to return home to their families.”
“The patients include two females and nine males. Their results came out negative in two rounds of tests.
“I want to use this opportunity to, once again, thank our frontline health workers and other professionals for their service.
The governor added that, “Let me reiterate that this is not the time to relax, but to maintain our vigilance because of the community infection that we are beginning to see.
“I assure you that at the end, we will hoist a flag of victory – with your cooperation and by the grace of the Almighty.”
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