NCDC and AkwaIbom State have just confirmed the first COVID-19 death in the state.

The Nigerian Center for Disease Control, NCDC confirmed it recorded 86 new cases with 3 coming from AkwaIbom State.

The Center for Disease Control also recorded 2 new deaths yesterday raising the number deaths to 21.

NOW we just gather that the Death of Dr Dominic Essien from Akwa Ibom has been confirmed to be from #COVID19 . Nigeria has lost yet another Medical Doctor to this pandemic.

The Death of Dr Dominic Essien from Akwa Ibom has been confirmed to be from #COVID19 . Nigeria has lost yet another Medical Doctor to this pandemic.

I encourage anyone who've had contact with him or had contact with anyone who've had contact with him to isolate and call NCDC. pic.twitter.com/CXw5cU6ann

— DR.PENKING™ (@drpenking) April 20, 2020

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