Nigeria has recorded five new cases of the novel Coronavirus, bringing the total confirmed cases in the West African country to 70.
The cases were confirmed in Abuja and Oyo state.
According to NCDC who made the announcement, three cases were confirmed in Abuja, while two were recorded in Oyo.
Five new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria: 3 in FCT & 2 in Oyo State
As at 08:00 pm 27th March there are 70 cases of confirmed #COVID19 reported Nigeria. 3 have been discharged with 1 death. pic.twitter.com/ptbxknBV7b
— NCDC (@NCDCgov) March 27, 2020