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Coronavirus: Jigawa Govt Quarantines 607 Almajiri Returnees From Kano

The Jigawa State Government has set apart 607 Almajiri that were evacuated from Kano for a 14-day period.

The Commissioner of Health and Chairman of the State Task Force on COVID-19, Dr Abba Zakari disclosed this to newsmen at the NYSC camp, in Jigawa, where the children are being isolated.

He cited that the measure is necessary to avoid possible spread of the virus as Kano has the third-highest number of infected persons in the country.

On his part, Governor Badaru Abubakar who received the children upon their arrival said they are at risk during this period.

Otunba T.J Abass

The Publisher, Ekohotblog.com

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