“87 In Lagos, 51 In Oyo” – Nigeria Records 180 New Coronavirus Cases As Total Rises To 63,508

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 180 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 63,508.

The NCDC made this known on Thursday night via its verified Twitter handle, where it disclosed that the new cases were recorded in 14 states including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

“On the 5th of November 2020, 180 new confirmed cases were recorded in Nigeria.

“The 180 new cases are reported from 14 states- Lagos (87), Oyo (51), FCT (12), Plateau (10), Edo (4), Ekiti (3), Ogun (3), Bauchi (2), Kaduna (2), Niger (2), Kano (1), Ondo (1), Osun (1), Rivers (1).

“Till date, 63508 cases have been confirmed, 59748 cases have been discharged and 1155 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.”

See the breakdown of cases by state below;

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via: https://t.co/zQrpNeOfet pic.twitter.com/ofJMYb3hWW

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) November 5, 2020