The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed 187 fresh cases of COVID-19 in the country.
The new report brings the total number of confirmed infections so far to 161,261.
The health agency made the announcement on Wednesday night while giving a report on its official website.
NCDC also announced 9 COVID-19 related deaths recorded on Wednesday. The total number of fatalities now stands at 2,027.
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According to the report, the agency also confirmed 131 community recoveries in Lagos State.
The report reads: ‘187 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-42
Taraba-29
Edo-17
Abia-13
Rivers-11
Kaduna-10
Katsina-9
Oyo-9
Kwara-7
Plateau-7
Ondo-5
Bayelsa-4
Cross River-4
Ogun-4
Osun-4
Akwa Ibom-3
Borno-3
Nasarawa-3
161,261 confirmed
146,395 discharged
2,027 deaths
Today’s report include:
‘131 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines
Data from Taraba State recorded over the last four days’.
AFRICA TODAY NEWS, NEW YORK