COVID-19 Update: Nigeria’s Tally Rises By 573 New Cases To 16,658
BY VICTOR OSOWOCHI, ABUJA – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) late on Monday reported 573 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) to move the country’s total to 16,658 cases
The NCDC also confirmed on its Twitter handle that four deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours, even as Cross River State is still standing as the only one left in the country without any reported case so far since the virus outbreak.
According to the latest statistics published by the Centre; “On the 15th of June 2020, 573 new confirmed cases and 4 deaths were recorded in Nigeria
“No new state has reported a case in the last 24 hours.”
It further said; “Till date, 16658 cases have been confirmed, 5349 cases have been discharged and 424 deaths have been recorded in 35 states and the Federal Capital Territory.”
Of the 573 new cases reported from 20 states nationwide, Lagos came up with 216 cases, Rivers -(103), Oyo – (68), Edo – (40), Kano – (21), Gombe – (20) and FCT – (17).
Others include: Delta – (13), Plateau – (12), Bauchi – (12), Niger -(10), Kebbi – (9), Ogun – (8), Ondo – (8), Abia – (7), Nasarawa – (5), Borno -(1), Kwara – (1), Benue – (1) and Anambra – (1)
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A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng #TakeResponsibility
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One of the ways @AfricaCDC supports Nigeria’s #COVID19 response is through infection prevention & control activities and training
In Akwa Ibom, we are working with @AfricaCDC personnel to support the state in decontamination of residences of confirmed #COVID19 cases
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Please #TakeResponsibility by making adequate provision for hand washing and ensuring only entry with face masks in public spaces including:
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“We are seeing an increase in the number of #COVID19 cases across states besides Lagos.
This calls for #Nigerians to #TakeResponsibility, especially around – use of masks, mass gatherings & handwashing 🧼
The health of each of us depends on our collective action”
~ @Chikwe_I
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“Our response to #COVID19Nigeria is driven by data, & will be adapted to emerging evidence.
We remain committed to working closely with states to strengthen the national response.
~ Honorable Minister, @Fmohnigeria – @DrEOEhanire
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“The rise in #COVID19 cases are as a result on ongoing community transmission & Nigeria’a increased testing capacity”
~ Boss Mustapha, @PTFCOVID19 Chairman
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The #COVID19Nigeria situation report for 14th 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
