The Lagos state government on Sunday announced that five more coronavirus patients had been discharged.

The state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who disclosed this  on Twitter on, said the the discharged patients comprised two male and three female.

The governor who expressed his delight at the development called on residents of the state to keep adhering to the precautionary and preventive measures put in place by the government.

He averred that despite the gains the state has recorded in the fight against coronavirus, it will not rest on its oars until the virulent infection is completely defeated.

“Dear Lagosians, yesterday I announced the discharge of one more patient from our Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba. Today, I am happy to inform you that five more patients comprising two males and three females including a 10-year-old girl have tested negative twice to #COVID-19,” he tweeted.

“Although there is a strong indication that the State is winning the battle against COVID-19, it is imperative that we remain steadfast to curtail the spread. I strongly advise that we continue to observe #Social Distancing. Let us #StayHomeStaySafe to #SaveLives

Dear Lagosians, yesterday I announced the discharge of one more patient from our Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba.

Today, I am happy to inform you that five more patients comprising two males and three females including a 10 year old girl have tested negative twice to #COVID19

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) April 5, 2020

“I want to also use this opportunity to advise Lagosians against stigmatizing the discharged patients. We need to do all we can to support them to get over the experience as soon as possible.

“Once again, I wish to thank our frontline health workers, members of the Lagos State Health Family and the Emergency Operation Centre for all their hardwork. You all have been nothing short of amazing.”