Kaduna discharges one covid-19 patient

The Kaduna State Government on Wednesday announced that one of the six confirmed cases of the dreaded COVID-19 disease has been discharged from its Infectious Disease Centre after testing negative.
This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Mohammed Baloni, who said the patient has fully recovered after treatment at the state’s isolation centre.

According to Baloni, the recovery of the patient was confirmed by two consecutive negative results, the second of which came on Tuesday, 14 April 2020.

“The state government is looking forward to the recovery and discharge of the other five COVID-19 patients in the state”, the commissioner said.

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Continuing, Baloni said the state government appreciates the dedicated contributions of the various teams that are contributing to the state’s collective Covid-19 efforts.

“We also wish to pay tribute to the medical professionals at the Infectious Disease Centre for the successful management of this patient.

‘’The Ministry of Health wishes to remind residents of Kaduna State that it is safer and cheaper to observe preventive measures than to treat COVID-19. Citizens must wash their hands regularly with soap and water and scrupulously observe social distancing.

‘’They are also advised to avoid large gatherings and stay at home, except it is absolutely necessary to go out. Wherever they are, they should also practise respiratory hygiene,’’ she advised.

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