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Coronavirus: Nigeria confirms first case in sub-Saharan Africa

The Italian citizen had returned from Milan, in a region badly hit by the outbreak of the virus.

Coronavirus epidemic: Nigeria confirms first case in sub Saharan Africa

Coronavirus epidemic: Nigeria confirms first case in sub Saharan Africa

Nigeria confirms first coronavirus case in sub Saharan Africa

An Italian citizen who traveled to Lagos, Nigeria's economic nerve center, is the first confirmed case of coronavirus in sub Saharan Africa, according to the country's Health Ministry.

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Nigeria confirms first case of coronavirus

Nigerians in the state of Lagos said on Friday they were concerned about the spread of coronavirus after the health minister confirmed its first case, making it the first in sub-Saharan Africa. Lauren Anthony reports.

Coronavirus outbreak getting bigger after Nigeria case - WHO

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Nigeria Tracing First Coronavirus Case in Sub-Saharan Africa

Nigerian health authorities said they’re tracing everyone who’s been in contact with an Italian man who tested positive for the coronavirus, the first such case in sub-Saharan Africa.

Nigeria confirms first case of coronavirus in sub-Saharan Africa

Nigeria's ministry of health on Thursday night confirmed the region's first coronavirus case in Lagos State, Nigeria.

Nigeria Reports First Coronavirus Case in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Italian citizen with the coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, had recently traveled from Milan to Lagos.

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