Nigeria on Monday recorded 119 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections in Nigeria to 62,111.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control made this known via its 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.
The body advised everyone to #TakeResponsibility by ensuring hygienic practices to keep ourselves and loved ones safe and healthy.
