“61 In Lagos, 39 In Oyo” – Nigeria Records 152 New Coronavirus Cases As Total Rises To 65,457

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 152 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 65,457.

The NCDC disclosed this on Tuesday night via its official Twitter handle where it disclosed that the new cases were recorded in 12 states including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

“On the 17th of November 2020, 152 new confirmed cases were recorded in Nigeria.

“The 152 new cases are reported from 12 states- Lagos (61), Oyo (39), FCT (13), Yobe (10), Bauchi (6), Kaduna (5), Kano (4), Kwara (4), Plateau (4), Edo (2), Ogun (2), Rivers (2).

“Till date, 65,457 cases have been confirmed, 61,337 cases have been discharged and 1,163 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.”

See the breakdown of cases by state below;