51 new cases of COVID-19, bringing Nigeria’s total to 493

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Friday night confirmed 51 new cases of COVID-19 in the country.

The centre said on its Twitter handle that 32 cases were confirmed in Lagos, six in Kano, five in Kwara, two each in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Oyo. Katsina, Ogun and Ekiti States also recorded one case each.

The new figure has increased the overall number of coronavirus cases that have occurred in Nigeria to 493.

At least 159 persons have recovered from the disease and discharged from hospitals while 17 others have died from coronavirus-induced ailments.

“As at 10:10 pm 17th April there are 493 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Nigeria. 159 recoveries have been made while 17 deaths have been recorded, unfortunately.

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“The number of states with confirmed cases of #COVID19: 19 + FCT: Lagos- 283, FCT- 69, Kano- 27, Osun- 20, Edo- 15, Oyo- 15, Ogun– 10, Kwara- 9, Katsina- 9, Bauchi- 6, Kaduna- 6, Akwa Ibom- 6, Delta- 4, Ondo- 3, Ekiti- 3, Enugu- 2, Rivers-2, Niger- 2, Benue- 1, Anambra- 1.”

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