Katsina Govt Orders Lockdown In Ingawa LGA Over Increased COVID-19 Cases
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has ordered the lockdown of Ingawa Local Government Area of the state with effect from 7:00 am on Sunday, May 10, 2020.
As of Friday, the NCDC confirmed an additional 31 cases in the state, bringing its total number of infections to 137, and making it the state with the 6th highest record in the country. It also noted that the decision was taken in the best interest of the people of Ingawa Local Government, Katsina State, Nigeria and humanity at large.
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