COVID-19: Adamawa Records Index Case

The Adamawa State Government has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in the state.

The state Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri announced this in a state broadcast on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

Fintiri revealed that the victim is a returnee from Kano State.

The governor is currently holding an emergency meeting with stakeholders and security agencies and may announce a total lockdown of the state.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed the development via its Twitter handle.