The number of new infections of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country has skyrocketed as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced that 404 additional cases on Tuesday.
The additional 404 infections represents the highest number of new daily infections recorded in over four months, taking the total tally to 171,728.
The NCDC said that with zero death on Tuesday, the number of COVID-19 cases stands at 2,134.
The spate of infections is coming few weeks after the Federal Government confirmed that the Delta COVID-19 variant is in the country, spiking the nation’s coronavirus infection levels.
The NCDC noted via its official Twitter handle on Wednesday morning that a total of 4,010 cases have been registered so far in the month of July, a significant increase compared to 1,100 and 1,394 recorded in the months of June and May 2021.
The public health agency added that till date, 164,837 recoveries have been recorded nationwide in 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
It added that the country’s active cases stood at 4,737 as of July 27.
The NCDC added that the country had also tested more than 2.4 million samples for the virus out of the country’s estimated 210 million population.
The Nigeria’s public health agency announced that the 404 infections were reported in 11 States with Lagos State contributing the highest number of 356, Rivers (18), FCT (7), Ekiti (5), Kaduna (5), Gombe (3), Kano (3), Edo (2), Ogun (2), Bayelsa (1), Plateau (1) and Nasarawa(1).
The NCDC however advised that Nigerians must protect themselves from COVID-19, as the virus continues to spread across the country and the variants were circulating.
“Take steps to protect yourself from the virus. Get a COVID-19 vaccine, when it is available to you.
“Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth to help protect yourself and others.
“Stay six feet apart from others who don’t live with you.
“Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces and wash your hands often with soap and water.
“Use hand sanitiser if soap and water aren’t available,” it further advised.