The confirmation of ten new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria has been announced by the Federal Ministry of Health.
In Abuja, three individuals tested positive for the virus, while in Lagos, seven individuals were confirmed positive. This raises the total number of individuals with the virus in Nigeria to 22.
Out of the new cases, nine have a history of recent travel outside Nigeria. The tenth case is a close contact of one of the confirmed cases.
Below is a statement from the Minister of Health regarding the 10 new cases.