The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has confirmed seven new cases of coronavirus in Abuja.

Recall that the Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, on Friday confirmed 288 new cases of coronavirus disease in the country.

Of the 288 new cases confirmed, Abuja recorded seven.

Confirming the new cases, FCTA in a tweet on Saturday also said a total number of 78 patients have been discharged after showing full recovery.

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The tweet reads “Seven (7) new cases in the FCT.

“Summary of COVID-19 in FCT as at May 15th, 2020.

“Total number of confirmed cases: 387.

“Total number of active cases: 302

“Total number of discharged patients -78 with 7 deaths recorded.

“Residents are urged to take preventive measures seriously.”