COVID-19: Edo announces discharge of 14th patient

Edo governor Godwin Obaseki  has announced the discharge of the 14th coronavirus  patient, who has tested negative twice for the virus from one of the state’s isolation centres. The Governor in a statement said he remains resolute to contain the spread of the virus and protect Edo people. “I am glad to announce that another […]

Edo governor Godwin Obaseki  has announced the discharge of the 14th coronavirus  patient, who has tested negative twice for the virus from one of the state’s isolation centres.

The Governor in a statement said he remains resolute to contain the spread of the virus and protect Edo people.

“I am glad to announce that another COVID-19 patient has been discharged after testing negative twice for the virus.

“This brings the number of persons managed and discharged at our isolation facilities to 14. Our efforts remain centred on measures to contain the spread of the virus and protect Edo people. Stay safe.”

Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Patrick Okundia, said the state has screened over 126, 415 while 759 persons have been tested.

While calling on residents to turn out for the screening and testing exercise currently ongoing in the state, he urged everyone with symptoms of the disease to come out for screening, testing and treatment as early detection is key to containing the virus.