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“96 In Abuja, 89 In Lagos” – Nigeria Records 481 New Coronavirus Cases As Total Rises To 42,689

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 481 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infection in the country to 42,689.

The NCDC made this known on Thursday night via its Twitter page, where it disclosed that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) recorded the highest number of infections with 96 cases, with Lagos State following with 89 cases.

Other states with new COVID-19 cases includes : Plateau-68 Ogun-49 Edo-44 Rivers-43 Oyo-25 Osun-23 Delta-15 Enugu-11 Kano-7 Kaduna-7 Bauchi-2 Bayelsa-1 Yobe-1.

The health centre further revealed that 19,270 persons infected with the virus have been successfully treated and discharged, while 878 deaths had been recorded across the country.

“On the 30th of July 2020, 481 new confirmed cases and 5 deaths were recorded in Nigeria,” NCDC said.

“The 481 new COVID-19 cases are reported from 15 states- FCT (96), Lagos (89), Plateau (68), Ogun (49), Edo (44), Rivers (43), Oyo (25), Osun (23), Delta (15), Enugu (11), Kano (7), Kaduna (7), Bauchi (2), Bayelsa (1), Yobe (1).

“Till date, 42689 cases have been confirmed, 19270 cases have been discharged and 878 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.”

See the breakdown of cases by state below;

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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