The State Kano Government has confirmed that 64 new cases of coronavirus disease have been recorded in the State.
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control on Sunday announced 338 new cases of the viral infection in the country.
Out of the 338 new cases confirmed, 64 were recorded in Kano.
Confirming the development, the Kano State Ministry of Health in a tweet via its Twitter account on Monday said that the state also recorded one death from the virus.
The tweet reads “COVID-19 Update as at 11:15pm 17th May, 2020.
“Kano State confirms additional 64 positive cases.
“18 patients have been successfully discharged with 1 death recorded.
“Residents are advised to stay safe or stay home.”