Uptick in Nigeria's COVID-19 cases, Taraba leads

By Nimot Adetola Sulaimon

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded an uptick in the nation’s COVID-19 cases with Taraba state leading.

A total of 52 new COVID-19 cases were recorded as of Wednesday evening.

According to the new report released on Twitter, Taraba state led with 18 new infections, FCT – with 9, Rivers – 9, Lagos – 7, Akwa Ibom – 6, Kano – 2 and Kaduna – 1.

Statistics also show that 2,065 Nigerians have died from the Coronavirus.

52 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Taraba-18
FCT-9
Rivers-9
Lagos-7
Akwa Ibom-6
Kano-2
Kaduna-1

165,273 confirmed
155,403 discharged
2,065 deaths pic.twitter.com/2R1BtoJAAQ

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) May 5, 2021