Covid19 confirmed cases hit 35k as 772 deaths recorded

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 600 new cases of COVID19 in Nigeria on Friday.

A breakdown of the 600 new cases of COVID19 shows that Lagos topped the chart with 129 cases.

It was followed by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, with 118, while Oyo State recorded third highest with 87.

Other state with new results include Kano, Benue, Enugu, et al.

See below a breakdown of the 600 new cases:

1. Lagos-129
2. FCT-118
3. Oyo-87
4. Kano-55
5. Benue-42
6. Enugu-35
7. Kwara-28
8. Imo-16
9. Ogun-13
10. Kaduna-12
11. Ondo-12
12. Delta-11
13. Edo-11
14. Plateau-8
15. Nasarawa-6
16. Ekiti-6
17. Niger-6
18. Borno-4
19. Abia-4
20. Gombe-3

Summary

• 35,454 confirmed
• 14,633 discharged
• 772 deaths

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NCDC further warned that COVID19 is primarily spread via respiratory droplets from infected people

It stated that a face shield alone cannot protect one.

It urges all to remember to always wear a face mask when in public places and maintain a physical distance of 2 meters

Read the advisory here.