17 fresh cases of corona virus have been recorded in Abuja.

The Federal Capital Territory has recorded 17 fresh cases of corona virus also known as COVID-19 have been recorded in Abuja.

This was declared on its verified Twitter page on Tuesday morning.

The management also declared that 4 additional patients have been released after displayed full cure from the deadly virus.

The statement read in part: “17 NEW CASES, 4 NEW DISCHARGED IN THE FCT.

“Summary of COVID19FCT as at June 15th, 2020.

“Total number of confirmed cases: 1264.

“Total number of active cases: 885.

“Total number of patients discharged 353, with 26 deaths recorded.

“Residents are urged to take preventive measures seriously.”