“48 In Lagos, 8 In Rivers” – Nigeria Records 82 New Coronavirus Cases As Total Rises To 67,412

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 82 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 67,412.

The NCDC made this known on Sunday night via its official Twitter handle, where it disclosed that the new cases were recorded in 11 states including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

“On the 29th of November 2020, 82 new confirmed cases were recorded in Nigeria,” NCDC said.

“The 82 new cases are reported from 11 states- Lagos (48), Rivers (8), Kwara (6), Yobe(6), Katsina (5), FCT(3), Nasarawa(2), Plateau (1), Ogun (1), Kano (1) and Osun(1).

“Till date, 67,412 cases have been confirmed, 63,055 cases have been discharged and 1,173 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.”

See the breakdown of cases by state below;

Our discharges today include 136 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via https://t.co/zQrpNeOfet pic.twitter.com/SxBcJbO4tw

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) November 29, 2020