By Deborah Hassan
94 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in the country, the Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) on Monday confirmed via its verified website.
Of the 94 new infections, Lagos recorded 50, the FCT, 24; Kwara, nine; Edo, four; Kaduna, three; Ondo and Plateau had two each, the disease control centre stated.
It said that it had activated a multi-sectoral National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), at Level III to coordinate the national response activities.
NCDC data showed that COVID-19-related deaths reduced to 10 within the first week of November compared to the 19 deaths caused by the disease in October. It also revealed that only 2,752 COVID-19 patients were being treated in the various isolation centres across the country.
Since February this year when the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic was first reported in Nigeria, a total of 686,395 samples had been tested, out of which 64,184 were confirmed, 60,069 recoveries recorded and 1,158 deaths.
The NCDC reminded Nigerians that the regular washing of hands washing with soap and water was still one of the most important ways to stop the spread of infectious diseases, including COVID-19.
“It is simple but it is very important. Let’s learn to wash our hands regularly.
“Take responsibility to prevent the spread of COVID-19, wear a mask properly, wash your hands with soap and running water and avoid crowded places,’’ the centre advised.