COVID-19 Update: NCDC Confirms 12,486 Cases, 354 Deaths, 3959 Recoveries
BY VICTOR OSOWOCHI, ABUJA – On a day Nigeria reported a total of 12,486 confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases as at Sunday, June 7, 2020, the Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) says the good news is that about 3,959 patients have so far recovered from the virus infection nationwide.
This is as latest figures published by Johns Hopkins University indicate that 6,985,701 cases have been detected worldwide, with 401,933 deaths and 3,133,664 people fully recovered.
Giving insights on the statistics reported on its official website, NCDC said the country recorded 260 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 deaths in the last 24 hours.
According to the Centre, “On the 7th of June 2020, 260 new confirmed cases and 12 deaths were recorded in Nigeria. No new state has reported a case in the last 24 hours.
“Till date, 12486 cases have been confirmed, 3959 cases have been discharged and 354 deaths have been recorded in 35 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).”
It also announced that of the 260 new cases reported from 19 states of the Federation on Sunday, Abia State temporarily dislodged Lagos on the daily log with Sixty-seven (67) cases. FCT placed second with Forty (40) cases while the virus epicentre, Lagos came third on the day with thirty-eight (38) cases.
The list also has Ogun – (19); Gombe – (16); Edo – (14); Imo – Nine (9); Kwara, Katsina, Nasarawa and Borno with Eight (8) cases each; Kaduna – (6); Bauchi – (5); Ekiti – (4); while Niger, Ondo, Plateau, Kano and Sokoto reported two (2) cases each.
However, the NCDC admitted in one of its numerous tweets that officials “erroneously reported seven (7) new cases in Jigawa”, adding; “Following further review, we can confirm that these were repeat tests for previously confirmed cases
“We apologise for this error and remain committed to ensuring transparent and accurate reporting of test results.”
Below are other tweets by NCDC
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As we work to provide Nigerians with verified information on infectious diseases, the #NCDCTeam continues to monitor misinformation on #COVID19
Help out by submitting rumours on this new reporting platform sponsored by @infodemics1:https://infodemics.com/v/covid19tracker …#TakeResponsibility
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@NCDCgov
As we work to provide Nigerians with verified information on infectious diseases, the #NCDCTeam continues to monitor misinformation on #COVID19
Help out by submitting rumours on this new reporting platform sponsored by @infodemics1:https://infodemics.com/v/covid19tracker …#TakeResponsibility
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@NCDCgov
The #NCDCTeam is supporting @KadunaMOH to strengthen #COVID19 surveillance across LGAs in the state
Activities include analysis of case transmission, active case search, contact tracing/monitoring & increasing sample collection
Community case definition https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/Community_Case_Definition_PDF.pdf …
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The third version of the National Interim Guidelines for Clinical Management of #COVID19 (June 2020) was published
Read for updates on:
đź©şManagement of severe cases & complications
đź©şUse of antivirals & other therapeutic medication
🩺Discharge criteriahttps://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/National_Interim_Guidelines_for_Clinical_Management_of_COVID-19_v3.pdf …
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@NCDCgov
The #COVID19Nigeria situation report for 6th June, 2020 has been published.
Our daily #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation & response activities in Nigeria.
Download via:https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria …#TakeResponsibility
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A key strength of #Nigeria’s response to #COVID19 over the last 100 days has been the strong collaboration among Government Institutions, as well as with partners.
Full press release for 100 days of #COVID19Nigeria👇🏽 https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/Press_Release_100days_of_COVID-19_Response_in_Nigeria.pdf
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@NCDCgov
Ensuring #FoodSafety is key in the prevention of infectious diseases like #cholera & #lassafever#TakeResponsibility ensuring hygienic practices in the preparation, storage & consumption of food
Pls wear a mask & practice physical distancing when visiting food markets
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This na the period to dey responsible.
Wetin you don decide to do?
Me i go #TakeResponsibility to avoid where people full, even if na only one person dey there, i go give the person 6 feet distance. Coro no dey show for face.#EGETWHY #COVID19
