14 positive cases take Kano's COVID-19 toll to 41

Kaduna State has recorded a rise in its COVID-19 cases following the confirmation of 14 new positive cases.

These cases have taken Kaduna's toll to 41, making almajiri children, the only affected demographic plagued by the virus.

The Standing Committee said the repatriated almajiris were accommodated in one location, and have not mingled with the community.

Further progress on expanding testing capacity was also reported. Installation of a PCR machine has commenced at the Yusuf Dantsoho General Hospital. When accredited by the NCDC, this will increase to three the number of Covid-19 testing labs activated in Kaduna State.

The Standing Committee commended the people of Kaduna State for their sacrifice and cooperation in enduring Quarantine Orders that are designed to protect citizens from COVID-19, prevent the spread of the virus from other states and avert the nightmare of community transmission.

Citizens are encouraged to report anyone who sneaks into the state so that health officials can take swift action.

The State Standing Committee on Covid-19 has been briefed that 14 more positive results were recorded today from almajiris who were repatriated from Kano. The Committee was advised that the figure may rise when test results that are been awaited are received. pic.twitter.com/rvs5imqKcF

— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) May 2, 2020