“37 In Kaduna, 29 In Lagos” – Nigeria Records 122 New Coronavirus Cases As Total Rises To 67,960

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 122 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 67,960.

The NCDC made this known on Wednesday night via its official Twitter handle, where it disclosed that the new cases were recorded in 11 states in the federation.

“On the 2nd of December 2020, 122 new confirmed cases and 1 death was recorded in Nigeria,” NCDC said.

“The 122 new cases are reported from 11 states- Kaduna (37) Lagos (29 ), Plateau (25), Ekiti (9), Rivers (5), Ogun (5), Edo (4) Kwara (4), Bayelsa (2), Bauchi (1), and Kano (1).

“Till date, 67,960 cases have been confirmed, 63,839 cases have been discharged and 1,177 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.”

See the breakdown of cases by state below;

Our discharges today include 371 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/fAEQWEj8gV

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) December 2, 2020