Six COVID-19 Patients Recover In Kwara

The Kwara State Government has discharged six more Coronavirus (COVID-19) patients after they recovered from the deadly disease.

A statement issued on Sunday by Rafiu Ajakaye, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq, said the patients tested negative for the virus twice.

The state had discharged two COVID-19 patients about a fortnight ago.

Ajakaye said the total patients discharged in the state had now risen to 8 with 8 active cases still receiving treatment.

“Regardless, the government warned people against letting down their guards as the level of threat of infection remains high across the country.

“Effective from tomorrow, Monday, May 4, there will be statewide curfew between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m, until further notice.

“This is part of the agreement of the Northern Governors Forum (NGF) to prevent non-essential and unauthorised movement that could spike infection rate.

“In addition to the measures earlier announced on Friday, May 1, the government, hereby bans travels and movement from one local government to the other.

“This is especially true of local governments with clear borders,” he said.

Ajakaye said other measures earlier announced remained in force, but were subject to review if the situation should escalate or get better.

“We repeat that we are not in anyway out of the danger of this pandemic. The government will be as flexible as practicable in the phased reopening of the economy, but it will at all times prioritise protection of lives

“In other words, the level of threats of the virus will determine government’s response from time to time

“The government directs residents without something specific and urgent to do outside to stay at home.

“The government also insists that anyone who wants to go out must use face mask,” he said.