The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has announced 49 more
cases of COVID-19 in Lagos, Enugu, Oyo and the Federal Capital Territory Abuja.
The development brings the total number of active cases
being managed across the country to 7,085.
The public health agency made this known on Monday night via
posts on its verified social media handles.
According to NCDC, the country has so far recorded 165,468
cases since the outbreak of the virus in February 2020.
No fewer than 156,318 patients have been successfully
treated and discharged while about 2,065 patients have lost their lives due to
implications from the dreaded virus.
Meanwhile, the Federal Government on Monday reinstated the
previous nationwide COVID-19 curfew as a means of curtailing further spread of
the virus.
The National Incident Manager, Mukhtar Mohammed, made this
known during the Presidential briefing in Abuja on Monday.
Mohammed said the curfew would take effect from midnight on
Monday, 12am to 4am.
According to him, with effect from Tuesday, night clubs,
gyms and others would remain closed till further notice.
Adding that “While official engagements, meetings and
conferences should continue to hold virtually”.
He urged Nigerians to continue adhering to outlined
protocols which includes the wearing of face mask, maintaining social
distancing and regular washing of hands.
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