COVID-19: Lagos discharges 2 female patients, records zero case

BY OUR REPORTER

Lagos State went through Monday on a celebratory note, recording zero case for the coronavirus disease and discharging two female patients who have fully recovered from the virus.

The state Incident Commander and Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, could not hide his excitement while breaking the news to Lagosians.

“Dear Lagosians, I have more great news for you from our Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba.

“Today, two more female patients have recovered fully and have tested negative to #COVID19 twice consecutively.

“They have been discharged from the facility,” Sanwo-Olu wrote on his Twitter handle.

He added: “With the newly discharged patients, we now have a total of 31 people that have fully recovered from #COVID19 in Lagos and discharged to join the community.

“We are full of appreciation to the front line health workers, working hard during this difficult time.

“Their successful strides in this war against #COVID19 brings us joy and hope.

“I therefore enjoin citizens to continue to listen and obey health advisories issued by our health experts as they coordinate resources to beat #COVID19.

“I have no doubt whatsoever that we have the upper hand in this war. We are winning and we will eventually win.

“Remember to #StayHomeStaySafe to #SaveLives.”

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The Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, also joined in the celebration. “No new #COVID19 case was confirmed in Lagos today.

“Another good news is that two female patients who have fully recovered were discharged upon testing negative to #COVID19,” Prof Abayomi tweeted.

#COVID19Lagos Update
*️⃣No new #COVID19 case was confirmed in Lagos today.
*️⃣ Another good news is that 2 female patients who have fully recovered were discharged upon testing negative to #COVID19.
*️⃣Total number of #COVID19
patients discharged in Lagos is now 31.@jidesanwoolu pic.twitter.com/ODi7aEmACl

— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) April 6, 2020