Nigeria confirms third case of coronavirus

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Lagos State Ministry of Health says a third case of coronavirus has been confirmed in the state.

The victim, a 30-year-old Nigerian woman, returned from the United Kingdom on Friday, the ministry said in a tweet on Tuesday.

She is said to have observed self-isolation, developed symptoms and tested positive.

The woman, the ministry said, is currently receiving attention at Mainland General Hospital.