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The Federal Ministry of Health has confirmed 10 new cases of the coronavirus infection in Nigeria.
Three of the fresh cases were discovered in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and the remaining seven in Lagos.
This was contained in a statement released by the Federal Ministry of Health today.
“This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Nigeria to 22,” the statement says.
Another statement by the Health Minister, Osagie Ehanire, reads in part, “Nigeria has recorded 10 new cases of COVID-19 in Lagos and FCT.
“That is a total of 22 cases in Nigeria: Lagos 16, FCT 3, Ekiti 1 and Ogun 2. Two have been discharged.
“All cases are clinically stable and receiving adequate care.
“All are Nigerians, 9 returning from Canada, France, Netherlands, Spain and UK. One close contact of a known case.
“In FCT, the cases are being treated at University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada.
“In Lagos, the cases are being treated at Infectious Disease Hospital.”
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