Abuja Confirms 1 New Coronavirus Case As Total Number In Country Hits 873

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday confirmed one new case of COVID-19.

Recall that the NCDC on Wednesday night confirmed that Nigeria had recorded ninety-one new cases of Coronavirus, bringing the total number in the country to 873.

The NCDC had said it recorded 74 in Lagos, 5 in Katsina, 4 in Ogun, 2 in Delta, 2 in Edo, 1 in Kwara, 1 in Oyo, 1 in FCT, and one in Adamawa State.

The FCTA in a post shared on its Twitter handle confirmed that the total number of active cases remained 81.

The tweet read:

”One new Case IN THE FCT.

“Summary of #COVID19FCT as at 11:25pm, 22nd April, 2020.

“Total number of confirmed cases: 119, total number of active cases: 81, total discharged: 35 and 3 deaths recorded.”

FCTA warned Abuja residents to continue to stay home in order to stay safe.