Minister of Health Osagie Ehanire confirms first case of Coronavirus in Nigeria, says efforts are being made to trace all contacts made by the Italian patient

The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire has also confirmed the first case of Coronavirus in Nigeria.

In a statement released, the Minister said the Italian patient with the virus has been isolated and is being treated at the Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba. He added that efforts are now being made to trace all the contacts the Italian might have made since arriving Nigeria.

Read his statement below