Alarm As Edo Tops New COVID-19 Cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 556 new COVID-19 cases in the country as total infections from the virus rise to 36,663.

For the first time, Edo State was on top of the list of new infections recording 104 ahead of Lagos State which recorded 97 new infections on Sunday.

NCDC disclosed this on its official twitter handle late on Sunday.

According to it, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Nigeria is headed toward the 37,000 mark.

Giving an update on coronavirus infections, the health agency revealed that the new cases were reported across 17 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

NCDC said that 19 states did not record a new case of the virus in the past 24 hours.

The new cases were:

According to the NCDC, the records show that 15, 105 persons have been treated and discharged, with 789 deaths recorded so far in the country.

It said the government was working hard to test and treat those who may have been infected with the virus.

It then advised Nigerians to be cooperative and to avoid discrimination against those who have been visited by public health officials.

“They need your support and care,” it said.

The NCDC urged Nigerians to observe physical distancing to help reduce the spread of the virus to others.

“Avoid contact with droplets when an infected person sneezes/coughs.

“Wear a face mask, observe physical distancing, and wash your hands with soap frequently,” it advised.

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