May 17 : 5,621 cases, three Dubai returnees infected
Total confirmed cases = 5,621 (new cases = 176)
Total recoveries = 1,472
Total deaths = 176
Active cases = 3,973
Figures valid as of close of day May 16, 2020
Three people who recently returned from the United Arab Emirates on an evacuation flight have tested positive for COVID-19.
May 16: 5,445 cases, govt on evacuees expenses
Total confirmed cases = 5,445 (new cases = 288)
Total recoveries = 1,320
Total deaths = 171
Active cases = 3,959
Figures valid as of close of day May 15, 2020
During their press briefing on Friday, the presidential task force covered a wide range of issues relative to the spread of the virus and containment efforts.
May 15: 5,162 cases, Canada evacuation hits snag
Total confirmed cases = 5,162 (new cases = 193)
Total recoveries = 1,180
Total deaths = 167
Active cases = 3,815
Figures valid as of close of day May 14, 2020
Speaking at the daily briefing of the presidential task force, Foreign Affairs Minister Geoffrey Onyeama disclosed that evacuation plans from Canada had hit a glitch.
May 14: 4,971 cases, recoveries pass 1,000
Total confirmed cases = 4,971 (new cases = 184)
Total recoveries = 1,070
Total deaths = 164
Active cases = 3,737
Over in north-eastern Yobe State, there are reports of mysterious deaths which authorities say have led to 471 being buried in the past five weeks.
National coordinator for the presidential task force on COVID-19 last week said the Kano deaths were virus-related but Health Minister Osagie Ehanire later said the investigations were yet to be concluded.
