NCDC reports 1,588 new COVID-19 cases, more deaths in Nigeria

 

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed 1,588 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The development brings the total number of confirmed COVID-19 infections in the country to 139,242.

NCDC made the announcement Saturday night while giving the usual daily report on its Twitter handle.

The public health agency also confirmed 6 fatalities, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the country to 1,647.

The report reads: 1,588 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-535

Anambra-218

Oyo-155

FCT-150

Kano-124

Gombe-60

Kaduna-49

Ebonyi-48

Plateau 46

Akwa Ibom-39

Niger-37

Edo-33

Katsina-23

Rivers-18

Taraba-15

Nasarawa-14

Ogun-11

Delta-9

Ekiti-2

Jigawa-2

139,242 confirmed

112,557 discharged

1,647 deaths.”