FLASH: Another 4 fresh cases of COVID-19 confirmed, total cases now 139.

The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has announced four fresh cases of coronavirus taking Nigeria’s total tally to 139 with 2 deaths and 9 discharged soonest far.

The NCDC confirmed this in a series of tweets on their verified twitter handle this night:

“Four new cases of COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria; 3 in the FCT and 1 in Lagos
As at 08:00 pm 31st March there are 139 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Nigeria.
Nine have been discharged with two deaths.
As at 08:00 pm 31st March, there are 139 confirmed cases 9 discharged 2 deaths
For a breakdown of cases by states in real time, visit ncdc.gov.ng
Currently;
Lagos – 82
FCT – 28
Oyo – 8
Osun – 5
Ogun – 4
Kaduna – 3
Enugu – 2
Edo – 2
Bauchi – 2
Ekiti – 1
Rivers -1
Benue – 1″
Another 4 fresh cases of COVID-19 confirmed, total cases now 139
Another 4 fresh cases of COVID-19 confirmed, total cases now 139

In a nationwide broadcast on Saturday , the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has ordered a total lock down of Lagos, Ogun, and FCT for a period of 14 days so as to curb further spread.

The fight against coronavirus is a joint task and we all need to play our part.

Wash your hands

Your hands should not touch your face

Social Distancing

No parties

No large gatherings

Stay at home

Eat fruits to boost your immune system

Don’t share fake news

Report to the appropriate authorities if you notice any symptom or you have a case to report. See numbers for different states to callhere.

Follow the Nigerian Health Blog to get daily updates on the different states preparedness for coronavirus. Let us defeat coronavirus together.

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