Awka — Anambra State has recorded the second case of coronavirus pandemic and the victim was a returnee from Kano.
The man, who hailed from the northern part of the country, was believed to be a dealer on cattle and returned to Anambra State on May 6, 2020, only to start manifesting symptoms of COVID-19.
In a broadcast to the people of the state during which he announced the new case of COVID-19, Governor Willie Obiano confirmed that the new case returned from Kano after a short business trip.
The governor said: "It is saddening that despite our efforts to tighten security at the boundaries, this new case was able to sneak back into Anambra State after a trip to Kano.
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, we have had only two positive cases in Anambra State.