Nigeria, July 6 -- A total number of 1,771 patients have recovered from coronavirus infection in Lagos, following the discharge of 31 more patients, the state governor announced on Monday.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the patients, comprising 16 females and 19 males, were discharged after testing negative to the infection.

"31 more COVID-19 Lagos patients; 16 females and 19 males all Nigerians were discharged from our Isolation facilities today to reunite with the society.

"The patients; 13 from Agidingbi, 8 from Onikan, 8 from Gbagada, 1 from Mainland Infectious Disease Hospita, Yaba and 1 from LUTH Isolation Centres wBabajide Sanwo-Oluere discharged after full recovery and testing negative to COVID-19.

"This brings to 1771, the number of...