The Lagos State Government on Monday said it has discharged six (16) more coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, bringing the total number of discharged patients in the state to sixty one (61).

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this disclosure today via his official Twitter handle, @jidesanwoolu.

He said,

Today, six more persons; one female and five males have been discharged from IDH, Yaba, after their full recovery and testing negative twice to #COVID19.

This good news brings the number of patients who have been managed and discharged from our facilities to 61.

For us, this is indicative of our will power to triumph in the war against #COVID19. We won’t be deterred until victory is achieved.

I thank you all for your continued perseverance, especially at this critical time. This sacrifice of ours, I am most certain will not be in vain.

Good people of Lagos,

Today, 6 more persons; 1 female and 5 males have been discharged from IDH, Yaba, after their full recovery and testing negative twice to #COVID19

This good news brings the number of patients who have been managed and discharged from our facilities to 61.

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) April 13, 2020

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