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Kano COVID-19 Index Case Discharged After Testing Negative Twice

A map of Kano state in northern Nigeria.

 

Kano COVID-19 index case, Ambassador Kabiru Rabiu has been discharged after testing negative twice.

The state coordinator of the COVID-19 rapid response, Tijjani Hussaini confirmed this to Channels Television.

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Ambassador Kabiru Rabiu was the index case of COVID-19 in Kano discovered on April, 11 at a private hospital in the metropolis.

Mr Hussaini said the former diplomat was discharged from Kwanar Dawaki Isolation centre on Sunday morning after he fully recovered from the disease.

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