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COVID-19: Nigeria reports 37 new infections, total now 253,875

Again, Lagos state took the lead with 16 new infections, followed by the Federal Capital Territory with 11 cases.

• February 10, 2022
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Nigeria on Wednesday reported 37 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total cases to 253,875.

 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said the new cases were reported in five states and the Federal Capital Territory.

The NCDC said Lagos state reported 16 infections, the FCT reported 11 cases and Kastina reported four cases.

It added that Kano reported three, Rivers had two cases and Kaduna reported one. 

The centre said no death reported on Wednesday, added that 10 patients were discharged from hospitals across the country and also reported 230,221 recoveries.

(NAN)

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