The Municipal No.8 People’s Hospital in Guangzhou has discharged the first Nigerian who was treated for COVID-19 and cured.

The patient, whose identity was not disclosed for medical confidentiality reasons, was released at 10:30 am on Tuesday.

The 51-year-old Nigerian reportedly arrived in Guangzhou on March 15 and tested positive for COVID-19, fever, cough and choking; he was subsequently admitted to the hospital for isolation and treatment on March 28.

The Press Secretary, Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, Mr Sun Saixiong, while confirming the development explained that the patient has returned negative for coronavirus.

He said:

“The patient identified as Mr K is now in good health after a comprehensive treatment. Dr Zhang Jian of Zone 13, Municipal No.8 Hospital, said the re-examination of lung tomography scan indicates that his condition has improved earlier than expected. Thus, the isolation was lifted today (Tuesday) and he was discharged.”