“70 In Lagos, 25 In Kaduna” – Nigeria Records 143 New Coronavirus Cases As Total Rises To 65,982

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 143 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 65,982.

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

“On the 20th of November 2020, 143 new confirmed cases were recorded in Nigeria,” the NCDC said.

“The 143 new cases are reported from 10 states- Lagos (70), Kaduna (25), FCT (22), Ogun (11), Plateau (4), Oyo (4), Ekiti (3), Osun (2), Edo (1), Kano (1).

“Till date, 65982 cases have been confirmed, 61782 cases have been discharged and 1165 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.”

See the breakdown of cases by state below;

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via https://t.co/zQrpNeOfet#TakeResponsibility pic.twitter.com/jpH7bAXfz6

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) November 20, 2020