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COVID 19:Federal Government Of Nigeria Places 6 States On Red Alert

 

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Nigeria on Sunday 18th July 2021 recorded an increase in new Covid-19 cases after 203 infections and one death were confirmed. According to data from the Nigeria Centre of Disease Control (NCDC), Lagos State accounted for over  75% of the cases with 186 reported.
The rest of the cases were from Edo (4), Oyo (4), Rivers (4), FCT (3), and Kwara (2). This brings the number of cases recorded in the country to 169,532 – although 164,699 have been discharged – and a death toll of 2,127. The surge in new cases comes as the Federal Government on Saturday placed six states on red alert amid fears of a third wave triggered by the Delta variant of the virus. The Delta variant is believed to be more contagious and deadlier.
According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, the states on red alert include Lagos, Oyo, Rivers, Kaduna, Kano, Plateau and the FCT. Other states were also warned to “heighten their state of preparedness and continue to enforce all protocols put in place.” The Committee warned against large gatherings and implored state governments and religious leaders to be mindful of the potential spread.

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