Covid-19: Delta Records first Case

Delta state has recorded first confirmed case of corona virus (covid-19)

This was contained in announcement made by Nigeria Centre For Disease Control NCDC today Tuesday, 7th April 2020.
According to the breakdown given by NCDC, 16 new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria: 10 in Lagos, 2 in the FCT, 2 in Oyo, 1 in Delta and 1 in Katsina

As at 09:30 pm 7th April there are 254 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria.

Fourty four have been discharged with six deaths

Governor of Delta State, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has however urged the people not to panic while promising to give details of the index case tomorrow.
He said “ this evening, a patient in Delta State tested positive for the #COVID19 virus. This index case is already receiving the necessary treatment at one of our isolation centers. Tomorrow morning, I will be addressing our citizens on developments surrounding this case.
Again, I ask that you all remain calm at this time and continue to adhere to the precautionary measures and isolation directives that we have put in place to keep you and your families safe. I have no doubt whatsoever that we will all get through this together”.