One Dead As COVID-19 Tally Reaches 48,770

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 325 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 48,770 .

The NCDC, which made this known on its official twitter handle on Saturday, also said that one death was recorded in the country.

The health agency said till date, 48,770 cases had been confirmed, 36,290 discharged while 974 deaths were recorded in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

It stated that the 325 new cases were recorded in 20 states and the FCT.

The NCDC said that Lagos, the nation’s COVID-19 epicentre, reported 87 new cases while the FCT had 49.

Meanwhile, Nollywood superstar, Mrs Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, had said she was in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.

Jalade-Ekeinde revealed this on her verified Instagram page where she shared her recovery progress.

“Hello all, I know you must have been wondering where I’ve been.

“Well, I contracted COVID-19. I have been ill, in isolation, and now getting better,” she said.

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