32 Coronavirus patients have been discharged in Jigawa state after recovering from the disease. 

The Commissioner of Health Dr Abba Abba Zakari who made the announcment at the NYSC camp in Dutse on Monday May 25, said the patients were discharged after testing negative twice for the virus.

This brings to 143 the total number of discharged COVID-19 patients in the state.The commissioner further revealed that 4 more COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded in the state, bringing the total number of fatalities to 7 in Jigawa.

Dr Abba Abba Zakari also said that the lockdown in the state will be lifted in three Local Councils which include Birninkudu, Gwaram and Gumel.