Osun discharges another coronavirus patient

Gboyega Oyetola Osun

Osun State Government says it has discharged another coronavirus patient from its isolation and treatment centre, having recovered fully from the disease.

Commissioner for Health, Dr Rafiu Isamotu, in a statement on Saturday, said this brings the number of cases successfully managed and discharged in the state to 32.

According to Isamotu, with the recovery and discharge of the patient, the state now has six active COVID-19 cases at its isolation centre.

“I am pleased to announce to you the discharge of another patient from our isolation and treatment centre in Asubiaro, Osogbo,” Isamotu said.

“The patient was discharged having fully recovered and tested negative to the virus.”

The commissioner urged residents to continue to adhere to all measures put in place by the state government to contain the spread of the virus.

The state has 41 cases of coronavirus as confirmed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) while three had died.