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Covid-19: NCDC Confirms 28 New Infections In 6 States

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 28 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the number of infections in the country to 165,301.

NCDC made this known on Thursday night via its official Twitter handle, where it disclosed that the new infections were recorded in 6 states including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

“The new cases are reported from 6 states, Lagos (10), Rivers (7), Akwa Ibom (6), Delta (2), FCT (2), Kaduna (1)“

See full tweet below;

28 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-10
Rivers-7
Akwa Ibom-6
Delta-2
FCT-2
Kaduna-1

165,301 confirmed
155,424 discharged
2,065 deaths pic.twitter.com/DXfpWHqhfa

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) May 6, 2021

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