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“161 In Lagos, 36 In Rivers” – Nigeria Records 276 New Coronavirus Cases As Total Rises To 8344

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says 276 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded, bringing the total number of infection in the country to 8,344.

In a tweet on Tuesday night, NCDC said the new cases were recorded in 15 states including Lagos-161, Rivers-36, Edo-27, Kaduna-19, Nasarawa-10, Oyo-6, Kano-4, Delta-3, Ebonyi-3, Gombe-2, Ogun-1, Ondo-1, Borno-1, Abia-1 and Bauchi-1.

The number of discharged cases rose from 2,311 to 2,385. While 16 more fatalities were recorded, taking the nation’s death toll to 249.

“Till date, 8344 cases have been confirmed, 2385 cases have been discharged and 249 deaths have been recorded in 34 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

“The 276 new cases are reported from 15 states; 276 new cases of #COVID19; Lagos-161, Rivers-36, Edo-27, Kaduna-19, Nasarawa-10, Oyo-6, Kano-4, Delta-3, Ebonyi-3, Gombe-2, Ogun-1, Ondo-1, Borno-1, Abia-1, Bauchi-1.”

“No new state has reported a case in the last 24 hours,” NCDC said.

See the breakdown of cases by state below:

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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  • Lagos State Government is a thief why is the number keep increasing in Lagos ? Who are they testing to arrive at this figure ? Awon Olee

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