COVID-19 cases in Nigeria rise to 65

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 14 fresh cases of COVID-19 in the country.

The centre, in its official Twitter page, on Thursday said the latest
confirmed cases brings the total number of COVID-19 patients in the country to 65.

Out of the 14 cases, 1 was confirmed in Abuja, 1 in Bauchi while 12 were confirmed in Lagos. Of the 14, 6 were detected on a vessel, 3 were returning travellers while 2 were close contacts of confirmed caases.

One death has so far been recorded from the virus while 3 patients have been discharged.