Lagos discharges four more COVID-19 patients; total now 50

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Saturday confirmed the discharge of four new COVID-19 patients from the state’s isolation facilities.

The governor, who disclosed this on his verified Twitter handle – @jidesanwoolu – said the patients have now tested negative for the disease following their treatment at the state’s isolation facilities.

According to him, four male patients, including an 11-year-old boy, were discharged from the Lagos State Isolation facilities to reunite with the society.

He said: “Today, four more patients; all male, including an 11-year-old boy have been discharged from the Lagos State Isolation facilities to reunite with society.”

Sanwo-Olu, however, appealed to Lagos residents to stay at home and practice social distancing.

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“I appeal to residents to stay at home, practice #SocialDistancing and observe the highest possible personal and hand hygiene. We are on a steady course to victory, let’s all make little sacrifices for the greater good,” the governor counseled

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