Enugu records 30 new cases of COVID-19, Kwara 16

Enugu State government has announced 30 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the to 372.

Commissioner for Health, Prof. Ikechukwu Obi, made the announcement in a statement on Sunday. He stated that the ministry confirmed the 30 new cases in the update provided by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

He added that the number of patients undergoing treatment is 182, while 181 others have been discharged.

“The number of cases on treatment is 182, number of cases discharged – 181 and number of confirmed COVID-19 related deaths is nine,” he said.

The commissioner called on residents to be responsible, adding that COVID-19 is real. He urged them to adhere to all the NCDC precautionary measures in order to stay safe.

Also, the Kwara State government says 15 more people have tested positive to the coronavirus (COVID-19), while four patients have twice tested negative and have been discharged.

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Chief Press Secretary to the state governor and spokesman of the Technical Committee on COVID-19 in the state, Mr. Rafiu Ajakaye, said this in a statement issued on Sunday.

According to him, this brings the total of confirmed cases to 284, with 146 patients discharged and five deaths recorded in the state.

“As at 8:30 pm on Saturday the number of active cases was 133, while 146 patients have so far been discharged and five deaths recorded,’’ he said.