- Lagos records highest figure with 13,538, FCT 3,129
Nigeria’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) figures on Monday reached 37,225 with 562 new infections across 20 States of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said via its official Twitter handle that out of the 37,225 confirmed cases, 15,333 patients had been treated and discharged while 801 deaths have been reported across the 36 States and the FCT.
The NCDC said that as at Monday, Lagos has the highest COVID-19 cases in Nigeria with 13,538, followed by FCT with 3,129.
According to the breakdown from the health agency, FCT had the highest COVID-19 cases in Nigeria on Monday with 102 followed by Lagos with 100 and Plateau with 52 cases.
The record from other States includes Kwara – 50, Abia – 47, Kaduna – 35, Benue – 34, Oyo – 26, Ebonyi – 24, Kano – 16, Niger – 15, Anambra – 14, Gombe – 12, Edo – 11, Rivers – 6, Nasarawa – 5, Delta – 5, Borno – 3, Enugu – 2, Bauchi – 2 and Kebbi – 1.
Meanwhile, the NCDC has warned that bringing down face mask to the chin could result in contamination, urging Nigerians to “always use your masks properly or remove completely when necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19.”
The health agency also stated that with the ease of inter-State travels, it was critical for Nigerians to adhere to preventive measures, appealing to everyone to take actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as well as protect the vulnerable and older population.
According to the NCDC, “COVID-19 spreads easily even by those showing no symptoms. If you are showing symptoms suggestive of COVID-19, self-isolate and call your state hotline to get tested. Take responsibility to prevent the spread, protect your loved ones and those around you.”
