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“79 In Abuja, 59 In Lagos” – Nigeria Records 356 New Coronavirus Cases As Total Rises To 78,790

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 356 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 78,790.

The NCDC made this known on Monday night via its official Twitter handle, where it disclosed that the new cases were recorded in 15 states including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

“On the 21st of December 2020, 356 new confirmed cases and 6 deaths were recorded in Nigeria.

“The 356 new cases are reported from 15 states – FCT (79), Lagos (59), Kaduna (56), Katsina (37), Nasarawa (30), Kano (25), Edo (18), Gombe (14), Kebbi (12) Akwa Ibom (7), Rivers (7), Sokoto (7), Abia (3), Ogun (1) and Cross River (1).

“Till date, 78,790 cases have been confirmed, 68,483 cases have been discharged and 1,227 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.”

See the breakdown of cases by state below;

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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