Katsina state has recorded nine new confirmed cases of COVID-19 bringing the total number of cases to 30, with 29 active cases and 1 death
Of the nine fresh confirmed cases, Daura and Katsina Local Government Areas have four cases each with Dutsinma Local Government Area topping the list.
Governor Aminu Masari disclosed this on Sunday during a press briefing at the General Muhammadu Buhari House Katsina.
He said a total of 287 samples have been collected and sent to the National Center For Disease Control (NCDC) last night.
To this end, a total of seven Local Government Areas in the state are currently under lockdown. These include: Daura, Dutsinma, Katsina, Batagarawa, Jibia, Mani and Safana Local Government Areas.
