Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has now reported 8 new Coronavirus cases, 7 in Lagos and 1 in Benue State.
According to the centre, there are now 89 confirmed cases reported in Nigeria, 3 recovered patients and 1 death.
8 new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria, 7 in Lagos and 1 in Benue State.
As at 04:00 pm 28th March there are 89 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria with 1 death. pic.twitter.com/kbL7yIMiLs
— NCDC (@NCDCgov) March 28, 2020
As at 04:00 pm on March 28, Lagos has the highest number of cases, with 59 confirmed cases, followed by FCT 14, Ogun and Oyo with 3 cases each. Other states are Bauchi 2, Enugu 2, Edo 2 and Ekiti, Osun, Rivers and Benue with one case each.
As at 04:00 pm 28th March, there are
89 confirmed cases
1 deathFor a breakdown of cases by states in real time, please see https://t.co/zQrpNeOfet
Currently;
Lagos- 59
FCT- 14
Ogun- 3
Enugu- 2
Ekiti- 1
Oyo- 3
Edo- 2
Bauchi- 2
Osun-1
Rivers-1
Benue- 1— NCDC (@NCDCgov) March 28, 2020
Meanwhile, MDB reported that President Muhammadu Buhari received Minister of Health, Doctor Osagie Ehanire and Director-General of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Doctor Chikwe Ihekweazu at the State House on March 28 for COVID-19 briefing.
The briefing took place at the President’s residence, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
