10 members of one family test positive for COVID-19 in Kaduna

10 members of one family were among the 18 new  COVID-19 cases announced by the Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai.

El-Rufai disclosed on his verified Twitter handle the new cases were recorded in four local government areas – Kaduna North, Zaria, Chikun and Sabon-Gari.  According to him, 14 of the cases are from Kaduna North, two from Zaria and one each from Chikun and Sabon-Gari.

The governor appealed to residents to adhere to  all safety measures put in place to check the spread of the virus in the state.

He wrote, “18 new cases were recorded today, 10 of whom are family members of one case.

“14 of the new cases are from Kaduna North, two from Zaria and one each from Chikun and Sabon-Gari LGAs.

“Residents are advised to adhere to safety measures.”