BEVERLY HILLS, April 11, (THEWILL) – Delta State has recorded a third case of the deadly coronavirus disease, state governor Ifeanyi Okowa announced Saturday.
“Earlier today, a third case of the COVID-19 was confirmed in the state and the patient is already receiving attention in one of our facilities designated for that purpose.
“I am pleased to report that the patient is in stable condition and is responding well to treatment from our team of medical professionals.
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“In consonance with the rules and according to international best practices as enunciated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the state government urges Deltans, especially Christians to worship from home as the lockdown order is still in force,” a statement from the governor’s office said.
Delta has recorded one death as a result of the virus. The deceased had a pre-existing health condition.