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Jigawa Records Second Case Of COVID-19, Govt Announces Lockdown In Kazure

Jigawa state Government has announced a lockdown in Kazaure local Council, following the confirmation of another COVID-19 case in the state. Advertisement This brings … Continue reading Jigawa Records Second Case Of COVID-19, Govt Announces Lockdown In Kazure

By Soonest Nathaniel

Updated April 19, 2020

In this photo taken on April 15, 2020, Jigawa State Governor and Chairman of the Committee on Presidential Fertiliser Initiative, Badaru Abubakar, announces the Federal Government’s plan to reduce the price of fertiliser at the Government House in Dutse.

Jigawa State Governor, Badaru Abubakar

Jigawa state Government has announced a lockdown in Kazaure local Council, following the confirmation of another COVID-19 case in the state.

This brings the total number of cases being managed in the state to two.

Governor Badaru Abubakar confirmed the new case at a press briefing in Dutse the State Capital.

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According to the governor, the lockdown will be effective from Monday midnight.

He added that all essential service providers are exempted and grains will be distributed to the affected local government.