Ebonyi state on Friday recorded 9 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing total infections in the state to 22.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control confirmed the new figures in a tweet via its verified handle.
Other states with new cases include Kwara with seven, Katsina with five, Akwa Ibom and Sokoto each with three, Bauchi and Yobe each with two.
Anambra, Gombe, Niger, Ondo, Plateau, the FCT and Bayelsa, all recorded one new case each.
The total number of recovered patients was put at 2,007, while 221 deaths have been recorded as a result of the virus.
The governor Engr. Dave Nweze Umahi, however, charged all residents to support the state government’s efforts at stemming the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic by complying with all laid down directives.
As part of the governors effort to curb the spread of the virus in the state, Afriupdate reported that Governor Umahi ordered the restriction of movement of cattles in the state.
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