Rivers State recorded 163 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 4,636 with, 3,804 discharged and 76 deaths.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), made this known on its Twitter handle, during its daily update of COVID-19.
In total, Nigeria recorded 1,386 new cases. Lagos recorded the highest number with – 476, Rivers-163, FCT-116, Kaduna-114, Oyo-68, Plateau-62, Ogun-56, Imo-55, Osun-55, Edo-51, Anambra-50, Kwara-44, Kano-17, Ebonyi-14, Cross River-10, Delta-10, Jigawa-8, Bayelsa-6, Ekiti-6, Borno-2, Taraba-2 and Zamfara-1
This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 114,691 with 92,336 recovered patients, and 1,478 deaths.
The NCDC, has said that as schools resume across the country, authorities must take responsibility to ensure;
Temperature checks at entry points.
Compulsory use of face mask.
Provision of hand-washing facilities.
Classrooms are well ventilated
