“60 In Lagos, 21 In Abia” – Nigeria Records 137 New Coronavirus Cases As Total Rises To 63,173

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 137 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 63,173.

The NCDC made this known on Tuesday night via its verified Twitter handle, where it disclosed that the new cases were recorded in 16 states including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

“On the 3rd of November 2020, 137 new confirmed cases and 4 deaths were recorded in Nigeria,” NCDC said.

“The 137 new cases are reported from 16 states- Lagos (60), Abia (21), FCT (18), Rivers (13), Kaduna (5), Oyo (4), Edo (3), Delta (2), Imo (2), Kano (2), Ogun (2), Bauchi (1), Gombe (1), Nasarawa (1), Niger (1), Osun (1).

“Till date, 63173 cases have been confirmed, 59634 cases have been discharged and 1151 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.”

See the breakdown of cases by state below;

Today's report from Abia State includes updated confirmed and discharged cases recorded in the state.

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

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) November 3, 2020