LAGOS, March 27 (Xinhua) -- The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday night confirmed 14 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the country's total to 65.
Of the 65 confirmed cases, three had been discharged, while one death was recorded, the center said.
Six cases were detected on a vessel, three were travelers returning from abroad and one was a close contact of a confirmed case, the NCDC said in a statement.
Some senior government officials had tested positive, while others have been in self-isolation, it said.
The positive cases include Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed and Chief of Staff to the President Abba Kyari.
Meanwhile, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha, Minister of Health Osagie Ehanire and Permanent Secretary Mashi Abdulaziz Mashi have all tested negative for the virus that causes COVID-19.
