The Lagos State Government said it has discharged four coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, bringing the total number of discharged persons in Lagos State to twenty three (23).

The state’s Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, revealed this during a press briefing on Friday, April 3rd, 2020.

Earlier on, Lagos State Government had discharged nineteen (19) patients.

With this latest development in Lagos, the total number of discharged coronavirus (COVID-19) patients in the country has risen to twenty four (24).

The health commissioner appealed to Nigerians to abide by the social distancing guidelines, in order to avoid overwhelming the state with positive cases, warning that severe cases may be reported in the state.

He added,

The graph is flattening. As our numbers increase, we may see some critical cases. From the numbers we have, we don’t have many numbers like that of Europe.

Social distancing is so effective. You may be infected and have mild symptoms. We have only one or two cases that are severe.

Giving a breakdown of the coronavirus cases in Lagos State, Abayomi said,

Eti-Osa Local Government has the highest number of confirmed cases in Lagos State. 91 per cent of confirmed #COVID-19 cases in Lagos are Nigerians, nine per cent are foreigners.

Confirming the development, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos tweeted,

More great news from our Infectious Disease Hospital as four patients – three females and one male have recovered fully, tested negative twice and have been discharged.

This gives us a lot of hope as we continue to listen to our health experts and provide the resources to beat COVID-19.

More great news from our Infectious Disease Hospital as 4 patients; 3 females and 1 male have recovered fully, tested negative twice and have been discharged.

This gives us a lot of hope as we continue to listen to our health experts and provide the resources to beat #COVID19.

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) April 3, 2020

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