[Updated] Coronavirus: 2 patients recover, discharged in Kwara

The Kwara State Government on Wednesday said two coronavirus patient, who have been receiving treatment at the Sobi isolation centre, have been discharged.

The patients were discharged after testing negative twice.

One of the two patients is the index case and wife of the late UITH coronavirus suspect.

In a statement sent to THE INFORMANT247 by the governor’s spokesperson, Rafiu Ajakaye, he reiterate positive for the virus is not a crime as anyone could contract it. He warned against stigmatisation of COVID-19 patients or their families.

AbdulRazaq said, “I’m glad to announce to you that we are discharging a total of seven persons from our isolation facility.

“Among these are our first two (index) cases (a male and a female) who have twice tested negative for COVID-19.

“The remaining five are members of their families who were on quarantine and have also twice tested negative to the virus.

“With the exit of the seven persons, we have 11 persons left in the facility. Two of these 11 are COVID-19 patients while the remaining nine are people with varying contacts with them.

“We commend our health workers for their professionalism and commitment. We assure them of our support now and always. We are working out incentives for every health worker at this facility to deepen their confidence in the system that we will always look after them.

“Our two remaining patients are in the best spirit and are doing pretty good. We wish them quick recovery.

“Government restates that COVID-19 is not a death sentence. Government will punish anyone who stigmatises any of our patients or members of their families.

“The government is proud of all the people of Kwara State for their support and understanding at this time of lockdown. It is to flatten the curve of transmission and save all of us from this pandemic.”