JUST IN: Lagos discharges five new coronavirus patients

At least five new coronavirus patients have been discharged from COVID-19 isolation center in Lagos on Sunday.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement moments ago.

His statement reads:

"Dear Lagosians, as we commemorate the sacrifice of love this #Easter, I bring to you more awesome news from our isolation facilities. Today, 5 more patients; 4 females, and 1 male have been discharged to reunite with their families and the society.

"With the newly discharged patients, we now have a total of 55 people that have been successfully managed for #COVID19 at our isolation facilities and discharged to the community.

"This news, especially on this important day gives me joy and I am sure it does the same to you too.

"While we look forward to more great news from our effort to contain #COVID19, let's continue to do the right thing. Stay at home, practice #SocialDistancing, observe the highest possible personal hygiene and report suspicious cases to the appropriate persons. Happy #Easter."