“74 In Kaduna, 53 In Lagos” – Nigeria Records 201 New Coronavirus Cases As Total Rises To 73,374

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 201 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 73,374.

The NCDC made this known on Monday night via its official Twitter handle, where it disclosed that the new cases were recorded in 11 states in the federation.

“On the 14th of December 2020, 201 new confirmed cases were recorded in Nigeria.

“The 201 new cases are reported from 11 states-Kaduna (74), Lagos (53), Katsina (40), Rivers (11), Plateau (9), Kwara (6), Bauchi (2), Ogun(2), Taraba (2), Edo (1), and Sokoto (1).

“Till date, 73,374 cases have been confirmed, 66,314 cases have been discharged and 1,197 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.”

See the breakdown of cases by state below;

Our discharges today include 123 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via https://t.co/zQrpNeOfet pic.twitter.com/ewPFgtZ40i

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) December 14, 2020