The ministry of health in Kano has confirmed two new cases of coronavirus in the state.
The ministry broke the news in a tweet on Monday night.
“As at 7:45pm, 2 additional cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed in @KanostateNg,” the tweet read.
As at 7:45pm, 2 additional cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed in @KanostateNg @NCDCgov @FMICNigeria @NOA_Nigeria @Chikwe_I #StayHome #StaySafeNigeria pic.twitter.com/NCcXbdAuFZ
Advertisement— Kano State Ministry of Health (@KNSMOH) April 13, 2020
This brings to three the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state which recorded its index case two days ago.
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This is to announce that 2 additional cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed after their test results returned positive. The total number of cases now in Kano State stands at 3. pic.twitter.com/raKIusSa4f
— Peacock (@dawisu) April 13, 2020
It is unclear if the new cases contracted the disease from the 75-year-old former diplomat who took COVID-19 to Kano.
The patient had reportedly returned to the state from Abuja on the eve of the lockdown ordered by Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano.
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This brings to 325, the total number of coronavirus cases in the country, with 91 patients discharged and 10 deaths recorded.
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