Seven people have tested positive for coronavirus after attending a sendoff party for a recovered coronavirus patient only identified as Case 93. 

According to the Ministry of Health the seven people are among the 24 new coronavirus cases registered today the highest in a day. 

“24 new cases registered- the highest reported in a single day- bringing to 170 the total number of COVID-19 cases ever confirmed in the country,” the Ministry of Health said

“Of these 2 are key COVID-19 response staff from the NPHL.

“About 30% of the newly confirmed cases were at the send-off party hosted by an existing COVID-19 case (Case 93).”

Today’s announcement surpassed Monday’s record of 20 cases in a day. 

Two of the new cases included health workers at the National Public Health Laboratory. The total coronavirus cases in the country is now 170. 

The Ministry of Health has called for stringent lockdown measures to help curb the spread of the disease as the country sees a spike in cases. 

Many of the registered cases are reported to be local transmission.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba