Kano records two deaths from COVID-19

April 27, 2020 1:58 pm

The Kano state ministry of health has confirmed the death of two COVID-19 patients in the state, bringing the total deaths to three.

The deaths were announced by the ministry on its Twitter handle on Monday.

According to the ministry, the state has so far 77 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with no recoveries yet.

“As at 12:15pm, 27th, April, 2020, Kano State has recorded an additional 2 deaths of COVID-19.” it tweeted.

As at 12:15pm 27th April 2020, @KanostateNg records an additional 2 deaths of #COVID19 #StayHomeSaveLives #StaySafeNigeria pic.twitter.com/VcPeqJEmuJ

— Kano State Ministry of Health (@KNSMOH) April 27, 2020

”Mysterious” deaths have been reported in Kano, but the state government attributed them to other causes than COVID-19.

There is a challenge with testing for COVID-19 in the state.

Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of the state, blamed the federal government for this challenge, saying it was not paying enough attention to the state in the fight against the disease.