BREAKING: 754 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Nigeria | Lagos Leads Spike
Date: December 10, 2021
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 754 new COVID-19 cases across the country in its official update released on Friday, December 10.
This significant spike comes amidst the ongoing COVID-19 booster shot rollout, raising renewed public concern over the resurgence of infections.
Breakdown of New COVID-19 Cases by State
The new infections were recorded in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and 11 other states, with Lagos State topping the chart once again.
| State | Number of Cases |
|---|---|
| Lagos | 595 |
| FCT (Abuja) | 68 |
| Imo | 49 |
| Oyo | 9 |
| Delta | 5 |
| Katsina | 4 |
| Kano | 3 |
| Edo | 3 |
| Plateau | 3 |
| Ekiti | 2 |
| Gombe | 2 |
| Rivers | 1 |
Current National COVID-19 Statistics
As of the latest report:
Total confirmed cases: 215,918
Total discharged: 207,619
Total deaths: 2,981
NCDC Advisory
The NCDC has reiterated its warning to all Nigerians to remain clinically vigilant and observe all COVID-19 protocols.
Citizens experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough, or difficulty breathing are strongly encouraged to seek immediate medical attention and report to designated health authorities.
In light of the booster shot availability, the agency also urged eligible individuals to take their booster doses for increased protection against the virus, especially new variants.
Watch the symptoms, prevention, and treatment of Covid-19 below:
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