Coronavirus patient in ekiti tests negative discharged

According to reports, a patient who was earlier confirmed to have contracted the coronavirus in Ekiti State, Nigeria, has tested negative and has been discharged from the isolation center.

The patient, who was a 35-year-old male, was admitted to the isolation center in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, after showing symptoms of the virus. He was subsequently tested and confirmed to have contracted the virus.

However, after undergoing treatment and further testing, the patient's test results came back negative, indicating that he had recovered from the virus.

The Ekiti State Government has announced the patient's discharge from the isolation center, stating that he is no longer a carrier of the virus and is free to return to his normal activities.

This development is a welcome relief for the people of Ekiti State, who had been on high alert following the patient's initial diagnosis. It also serves as a testament to the effectiveness of the state's response to the pandemic and the efforts of the healthcare workers who treated the patient.

It's worth noting that the patient's discharge does not necessarily mean that the virus has been eradicated from the state, and the government is still urging citizens to take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.

Here's the full statement from the Ekiti State Government:

"UPDATE ON COVID-19 CASE IN EKITI STATE

The Ekiti State Government wishes to inform the public that the COVID-19 patient who was earlier confirmed in the state has tested negative and has been discharged from the isolation center.

The patient, a 35-year-old male, was admitted to the isolation center in Ado-Ekiti after showing symptoms of the virus. He was subsequently tested and confirmed to have contracted the virus.

However, after undergoing treatment and further testing, the patient's test results came back negative, indicating that he had recovered from the virus.

The patient has been discharged from the isolation center and is no longer a carrier of the virus. He is free to return to his normal activities.

The Ekiti State Government wishes to thank the healthcare workers who treated the patient and the citizens who cooperated with the government's efforts to contain the spread of the virus.

We urge citizens to continue to take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus, including washing their hands regularly, wearing face masks, and maintaining social distancing.

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary."