COVID-19: Nigeria Records 119 New Infection Cases

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Nigeria on Monday recorded 119 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections in Nigeria to 62,111.

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) made this known via its verified Website on Monday.

The centre also recorded two COVID-19-related deaths in the last 24 hours.

The NCDC stated that Lagos reported the highest number of infections with 77 while the FCT reported 26 cases.

Others Plateau-nine;  Edo-four;   Oyo-two and Nasarawa-one.

The NCDC said 57,571 people have been discharged while Nigeria recorded a total of  1,132 deaths in 36 states and the FCT. 

It added that so far, 612,154 people have been tested since the first confirmed case relating to the COVID-19 pandemic was announced on Feb. 27.
The agency advised Nigerians to maintain physical distance and wear masks to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread.

“Help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in your community. It is very important to wash your hand frequently with soap under running water. 

“Let’s all #TakeResponsibility  by ensuring hygienic practices to keep ourselves and loved ones safe and healthy, it advised.

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