Nigeria Records 119 New COVID-19 Cases

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.

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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.

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  • Biola Festus is a seasoned journalist with a decade of experience reporting across Nigeria's Niger Delta Region. With a niche in human interest stories, particularly environmental issues, Biola has honed her skills in documentary writing and editing and feature stories. Her expertise extends to content creation, making her a versatile storyteller in the media industry.

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