Nigeria, April 21 -- The State Commissioner for Health, Henry Ayuk, disclosed this on Tuesday during a press briefing in Calabar. He revealed that the patient is a 53-year-old Chinese national working with Lafarge, who arrived in Nigeria on March 17 and later fell ill.

According to Ayuk, the patient's condition worsened while receiving care at a state medical facility, prompting his transfer to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. At the hospital, samples were taken and all necessary protocols followed, leading to confirmation of COVID-19.

"We are, however, happy to report that he is doing well," Ayuk said, assuring residents that the state's health system is prepared to manage and contain any outbreaks.

He emphasized that whi...