First Coronavirus Case in Nigera Now Test Negative

Lagos State Government has freed the first coronavirus index case in the state on Friday.

The Italian national now test negative for COVID - 19 and was discharged from the infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba, where he had been quarantined since February 27.

Governor Babajide Sanwo- Olu disclosed this on his Twitter handle and also posted pictures of the Italian man flanked by health workers in the state including the Commissioner for Health, Prof . Akin Abayomi.

He said, “I am glad to inform you that the index case; the Italian gentleman is now negative.

“ The index patient consented to donating one unit of white blood (plasma) before he was discharged today.
“ The blood plasma is rich in antibody proteins that target COVID 19 virus .
“ The white blood plasma is frozen in our Bio - bank and will be useful in handling new cases .

“ The blood plasma will be beneficial for the treatment of new patients in the absence of a defined therapeutic drug for COVID 19 yet.”