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“23 In Lagos, 4 In Abuja” – Nigeria Confirms 39 New COVID-19 Cases As Total Hits 165,340

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 39 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 165,340.

The NCDC made this known on Friday night via its official Twitter handle, where it disclosed that the new cases were recorded in 8 state including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

“On the 7th of May 2021, 39 new confirmed cases were recorded in Nigeria,” the NCDC said.

“The 39 new cases are reported from 8 states- Lagos (23), FCT (4), Kano (4), Zamfara (4), Akwa Ibom (1), Gombe (1), Nasarawa (1), and Plateau (1).

“Till date, 165340 cases have been confirmed, 155454 cases have been discharged and 2065 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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