The Nigerian government has announced five new cases of coronavirus disease in the country, in addition to the existing three cases. With the development, Nigeria now has eight confirmed cases of the disease.
The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, In an ongoing press conference in Abuja,on the update of the disease in the country, said all the new five cases had a travel history from the United Kingdom, UK and the United States of America, USA.
He said that the three of the victims came from the United States of America including a mother and child while two others also from the UK, who came via the nation’s land border.
Four cases are Lagos and while one is from Ekiti.
“We urge Nigerians to remain calm as public health response activities are intensified across the country,” he said. @Fmohnigeria has announced 5 new cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria bringing the total number confirmed cases in Nigeria to 8.
All 5 cases had a travel history to the UK/USA
@Fmohnigeria has announced 5 new cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria bringing the total number confirmed cases in Nigeria to 8
All 5 cases had a travel history to the UK/USA
We urge Nigerians to remain calm as public health response activities are intensified across the country pic.twitter.com/yoKLHXoxhq
— NCDC (@NCDCgov) March 18, 2020
