The Delta state government has confirmed 10 new cases of Covid-19 in five local government areas of the state.

Speaking to newsmen on Friday morning, the state Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, said the new cases bring the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state to 116.

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He also said four COVID-19 patients were discharged, making the number of discharged cases in the State 31.

According to Aniagwu, the 10 new cases were recorded in Uvwie (4), Oshimili South (2), Ughelli North (2), Oshimili North (1) and Ika North East (1), adding that active cases are 77 and deaths eight.