Daily COVID-19 Cases Rise To Tripple Figures

Nigeria recorded the highest ever reported number of daily new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 21 when the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 117 new cases of the pandemic outbreak in the country.
It was the first time that the daily number of new cases was reported in triple figures.

This brings the total number of cases confirmed to 782.

According to the NCDC:

In its tweet late on Tuesday evening, the most recent data of COVID-19 in country, were 782 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 25 deaths, and 197 people have recovered and discharged.

NCDC stated that there were 560 Active Cases of COVID-19 in the country.

Meanwhile, the agency said that five cases previously reported in Lagos State have been transferred to Ogun State.

“Therefore, Lagos has reported 430 confirmed cases while Ogun has reported 20 confirmed cases,” it noted.

The distribution of cases across the country is now:

It added that the agency’s Rapid Response Team was in Osun State to support with ongoing COVID-19 response in the State

NCDC said that in the past week, activities conducted include assessment of isolation centres at Ejigbo and Osogbo, risk communication and active field surveillance.

The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), reports that Nigerians are encouraged to stay home and minimize contact with people outside their households to prevent the spread of the disease.

Other steps the public should take include: Monitoring for symptoms, Practicing social distancing, Avoiding touching frequently touched items and Regularly washing your hands

Under the lockdown order, Lagos, FCT and Ogun states residents should stay at home unless they are essential workers, they are not permitted to leave their residences until April 26, except to carry out essential errands and seek essential services, such as grocery shopping and health services.

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