The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 52 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 165,273.
The NCDC made this known on Wednesday night via its official Twitter handle, where it disclosed that the new cases were recorded in 7 states including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
According to the new report, Taraba state led with 18 new infections, followed by FCT – with 9, Rivers – 9, Lagos – 7, Akwa Ibom – 6, Kano – 2 and Kaduna – 1.
See the breakdown of cases by state below:
Today's report includes data from Taraba State recorded between 22nd April and 4th May, 2021.
A breakdown of cases by state via https://t.co/zQrpNeOfet pic.twitter.com/9KFK9yf7rI
— NCDC (@NCDCgov) May 5, 2021
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