Another case of the novel Coronavirus disease has been confirmed in Lagos State, Nigeria.
The new case is independent of the index case – an Italian.
The affected person is a 30-year-old Nigerian lady.
She returned from the United Kingdom on March 14.
The Ministry of Health says she is now at Mainland General Hospital receiving care.
Breaking!
Third case of #COVID19NIGERIA confirmed in Lagos.
– This is a new case independent of the index case
– 30 year old Nigerian, female
– Returned from the UK on 13th March
– Observed self-Isolation, developed symptoms
– Tested positive
– Now at Mainland GH receiving care pic.twitter.com/f8osZk4Ba4— LSMOH (@LSMOH) March 17, 2020