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Six health workers who had tested positive for COVID-19 have been discharged in Kwara state.

Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, governor of the state, announced the development in a statement issued on Sunday evening, saying the health workers have now tested negative twice for COVID-19.

“I am glad to announce that six of our patients, all health workers, have twice tested negative and are ready for discharge today,” he said.

“We give glory to God Almighty for this feat and we sincerely commend our frontline workers who made this possible. Our remaining patients are all stable and in high spirits, and we pray God Almighty to grant us success in the management of the cases.”

He added that a curfew will take effect from Monday, and movement from one local government area to another within the state remains banned as part of efforts to contain the spread.

“It’s important to note that infection rate is still very high across the country and, as such, we can’t afford to let down our guards,” the statement added.

“For this reason, effective from tomorrow, Monday May 4, there will be statewide curfew between 6p.m. and 6.a.m. until further notice. This is part of the agreements of the Northern Governors Forum (NGF) to prevent non-essential and unauthorised movement that could spike infection rate.

“Also, in addition to the measures earlier announced on Friday, May 1, the government hereby bans travels/movement from one local government to the other. This is especially true of local governments with clear borders.”

The governor also said the use of face masks is compulsory for people who have to go outside their houses.

I am glad to announce that six of our patients, all health workers, have twice tested negative and are ready for discharge today. We give glory to God Almighty for this feat and we sincerely commend our frontline workers who made this possible.

— Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq (@RealAARahman) May 3, 2020

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