May 3, 2020

Covid-19: Nigeria Records 220 Fresh Cases, Jack Figures To 2,388

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By Hamilton Nwosa (Head, The New Diplomat’s Business and Data tracking desk)

The figures of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in Nigeria have continued to rise as fresh 220 infections were recorded by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

This latest development effectively brings the figures nationwide to 2,388. The NCDC in a tweet disclosed that the new cases were reported nineteen states as follows: Lagos, FCT, Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi, Yobe, Borno, Edo, Bauchi, Gombe, Enugu, Oyo, Zamfara, Nasarawa, Osun, Ebonyi, Kwara, Kano, Plateau.

Two cases previously reported in Katsina were repeat tests.

Therefore, as at 11:55pm May 2 2020, Katsina State has a total of 38 confirmed cases pic.twitter.com/VRHTGJIRmq

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) May 2, 2020

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