Good News: Lagos Discharges Five Coronavirus Patients, Including 10-Year-Old Girl After Full Recovery
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos state has announced that five more Coronavirus patients have now been discharged from the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) in Lagos.
He added that the patients comprise of two males and three females including a 10 year old girl who have all tested negative twice to Coronavirus.
Dear Lagosians, yesterday I announced the discharge of one more patient from our Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba. Today, I am happy to inform you that five more patients comprising two males and three females including a 10 year old girl have tested negative twice to #COVID19
Dear Lagosians, yesterday I announced the discharge of one more patient from our Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba.
Today, I am happy to inform you that five more patients comprising two males and three females including a 10 year old girl have tested negative twice to #COVID19
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) April 5, 2020
According to the Governor’s tweet, a total of 29 patients have fully recovered and have been discharged to reunite with their families.
These 5 patients have been discharged to reunite with their families. This brings to a total of 29, the number of patients who have fully recovered and have been discharged from our facility at Yaba.
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) April 5, 2020
He, however, stressed that;
Although, there is a strong indication that the State is winning the battle against #COVID19, it is imperative that we remain steadfast to curtail the spread.
I strongly advise that we continue to observe #Social_Distancing. Let us #StayHomeStaySafe to #SaveLives
Although, there is a strong indication that the State is winning the battle against #COVID19, it is imperative that we remain steadfast to curtail the spread.
I strongly advise that we continue to observe #Social_Distancing. Let us #StayHomeStaySafe to #SaveLives
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) April 5, 2020
In a following tweet, Sanwo-Olu implored Lagos to desist from stigmatizing the discharged patients.
I want to also use this opportunity to advise Lagosians against stigmatizing the discharged patients. We need to do all we can to support them to get over the experience as soon as possible.
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) April 5, 2020
The Governor also appreciated frontline health workers, saying;
Once again, I wish to thank our frontline health workers, members of the Lagos State Health Family and the Emergency Operation Centre for all their hardwork. You all have been nothing short of amazing.
Together, we will beat #COVID19
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) April 5, 2020
