BREAKING: Katsina Records First Suspected Case Of Coronavirus

The Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Health, Dr. Kabir Musptapha made the disclosure during a  press briefing on Wednesday,  where it was gathered that the patient who is presently on self-isolation returned from Malaysia and developed symptoms that necessitated further investigations.

Speaking further,  he said the patient’s samples have been taken and the #result is expected tomorrow, adding that contact tracing will commence as soon the test results are out.

He said ‘’the ministry is taking all precautionary measures and closely working with the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on the matter’’.

According to him, the patient’s history of travel was a high index and the symptoms reported at the clinic prompted  the action, noting that since his arrival into the state, the patient was taken into personal protection by using face mark and self isolation.

He advised people of the host community of Dutsinma town to be cautious of movements and gatherings saying that people should feel free to seek medical attention as all precautionary measures are in place to provide medical support.