FLASH: Nigerian Govt confirms 11 new cases of coronavirus, total cases now 81.
The National Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) yesterday night announced 11 fresh confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lagos, Enugu and Edo taking Nigeria’s total tally to 81.
According to a series of tweets from the NCDC verified handle:
“11 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Nigeria: 8 in Lagos, 2 in Enugu & 1 in Edo State As at 11:55pm 27th March, there are 81 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Nigeria. 3 have been discharged with 1 death.
As at 11:55pm 27th March, there are 81 confirmed cases 3 discharged 1 death
For a breakdown of cases by states in real time, please see covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Currently;
Lagos – 52
FCT – 14
Ogun – 3
Ekiti – 1
Oyo – 3
Edo – 2
Bauchi – 2
Osun -1
Rivers -1
Enugu – 2″
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