“47 In Lagos, 25 In Enugu” – Nigeria Confirms 188 New Coronavirus Cases As Total Hits 56,017

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 188 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infection in the country to 56,017.

The NCDC made this known on Friday night via its Twitter handle, where it disclosed that Lagos State recorded the highest number of infections with 47 cases, followed by Enugu State with 25 cases.

Other states with new cases of COVID-19 includes Plateau-21, FCT-14, Abia-11, Delta-10, Bauchi-8, Ondo-8, Kaduna-8, Ogun-6, Imo-5, Benue-4, Katsina-4, Taraba-4, Edo-3, Kwara-3, Oyo-3, Rivers-2, Yobe-2.

The health centre also revealed that 43,998 patients have now been discharged across the country, with 1,076 patients losing their lives to the coronavirus pandemic.

“On the 11th of September 2020, 188 new confirmed cases and 1 death were recorded in Nigeria,” NCDC said.

“The 188 new cases are reported from 19 states- Lagos (47), Enugu (25), Plateau (21), FCT (14), Abia (11), Delta (10), Bauchi (8), Ondo (8), Kaduna (8), Ogun (6), Imo (5), Benue (4), Katsina (4), Taraba (4), Edo (3), Kwara (3), Oyo (3), Rivers (2), Yobe (2).

“Till date, 56,017 cases have been confirmed, 43998 cases have been discharged and 1076 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.”

See the breakdown of cases by state below;