The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 28 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 165,301.
The NCDC made this known on Thursday night via its official Twitter handle, where it disclosed that the new cases were recorded in 6 states including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
According to the new report, Lagos state led with 10 new infections, followed by Rivers – with 7, Akwa Ibom – 6, Delta – 2, FCT – 2 and Kaduna – 1.
See the breakdown of cases by state below:
Today's report includes:
✅Data from Akwa Ibom State recorded over the last two days
✅Data from Delta State recorded for 5th May, 2021
A breakdown of cases by state via https://t.co/zQrpNeOfet pic.twitter.com/9ffSTl3Wgv
— NCDC (@NCDCgov) May 6, 2021
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