Coronavirus: Nigeria records 146 new cases — lowest in one week
Nigeria’s tally of confirmed cases of COVID-19 rose to 4,787 as 146 new infections were announced Monday by theIt is the lowest in the last seven days when the country on May 6 recorded 148 cases.The agency in a late evening tweet said the new cases were reported from 20 states.
Till date, 4787 cases have been confirmed, 959 cases have been discharged and 158 deaths have been recorded in 34 states and the Federal Capital Territory.While Lagos State remains the epicentre for the disease in the country, cases in Kano and Borno States have continued to increase significantly.A breakdown of all the confirmed cases so far shows that 4, 787 infections have been reported in Nigeria since the index case in February.
Based on global trajectory, cases of the virus in Nigeria will keep increasing as Nigeria is yet to get to the peak of the outbreak. The country is currently witnessing community transmission and as such the government has announced mandatory precautions including wearing of face masks in public and social distancing.
He also urged the state governments to align their actions and enforcement with the guidelines provided.
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