“51 In Lagos, 6 In Abuja” – Nigeria Confirms 72 New Coronavirus Cases As Total Hits 63,036

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 72 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 63,036.

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

“On the 2nd of November 2020, 72 new confirmed cases and 1 death was recorded in Nigeria.

The 72 new cases are reported from 9 states – Lagos (51), FCT (6), Ogun (4), Kaduna (3), Niger (2), Ondo (2), Plateau (2), Katsina (1), Oyo (1).

“Till date, 63036 cases have been confirmed, 59328 cases have been discharged and 1147 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.”

See the breakdown of cases by state below;

Our discharges today include 460 community recoveries in Oyo State and 51 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via https://t.co/zQrpNeOfet#TakeResponsibility pic.twitter.com/27r1Ki8olk

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) November 2, 2020