Nigeria, April 22 -- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a case of COVID-19 in Cross River State, assuring the public that there is no evidence of widespread transmission.

In a statement signed by the agency's Director-General, Jide Idris, and shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday, the health body said the case is the only confirmed infection so far.

The agency added that the patient has been isolated and is being managed in line with national treatment guidelines.

"The patient is in stable condition and responding to care," the statement read.

The agency said that following confirmation of the case, the Cross River State Ministry of Health, in coordination with the NCDC and partners, activated ...