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The ministry of health in Kano has confirmed two new cases of coronavirus in the state.

The ministry broke the news in a tweet on Monday night.

“As at 7:45pm, 2 additional cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed in @KanostateNg,” the tweet read.

As at 7:45pm, 2 additional cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed in @KanostateNg @NCDCgov @FMICNigeria @NOA_Nigeria @Chikwe_I #StayHome #StaySafeNigeria pic.twitter.com/NCcXbdAuFZ

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— Kano State Ministry of Health (@KNSMOH) April 13, 2020

This brings to three the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state which recorded its index case two days ago.

This is to announce that 2 additional cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed after their test results returned positive. The total number of cases now in Kano State stands at 3. pic.twitter.com/raKIusSa4f

— Peacock (@dawisu) April 13, 2020

It is unclear if the new cases contracted the disease from the 75-year-old former diplomat who took COVID-19 to Kano.

The patient had reportedly returned to the state from Abuja on the eve of the lockdown ordered by Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano.

This brings to 325, the total number of coronavirus cases in the country, with 91 patients discharged and 10 deaths recorded.