Weekly Review: Nigeria's COVID-19 situation worsens; cases, deaths increase, recoveries reduce

New coronavirus cases in Nigeria have increased for two consecutive weeks, a PREMIUM TIMES' review of official data showed.

On Thursday,were reported in Nigeria, hence bringing the tally of confirmed cases to 9302 as of 11:55 p.m. on May 29.Therefore, a total of 9,855 cases have been reported, out of which 2,856 have recovered and 273 have died.Nigeria has so far tested 60,825 persons since the beginning of the outbreak in February. This means the country tested 17,497 people last week, its highest weekly figure of tests conducted.

“We are pleased to announce the inclusion of an additional lab to the NCDC Molecular Laboratory Network: Bauchi State Reference Molecular Laboratory,” it said. In its reaction, the NCDC advised the state epidemiologist to swing to action with the tracing of the contacts of the infected persons. Amidst the increase, the government lifted its lockdown in major cities and replaced it with an interstate travel ban as well as a nationwide dusk to dawn curfew. The government also asked citizens to ensure social distancing and use face masks in public.

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