Ogun discharges 11 coronavirus patients

Dapo Abiodun

Ogun State Government says 11 coronavirus (COVID-19) patients have recovered from the disease and have been discharged.

Governor Dapo Abiodun stated this in a statement on Friday.

He said the discharged persons, who twice tested negative to the coronavirus, have now rejoined their families, taking the overall number of discharged cases in the state to 59.

“The NCDC however announced on Thursday, seven new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ogun State. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the State to 134,” he said.

“There are currently 70 total active cases that have now been admitted and are being treated in the Isolation Centres in the state. All close and possible contacts of the seven patients just confirmed are currently being traced.”

Mr Abiodun advised the public to maintain distancing and good hygiene recommended by health authorities.