The latest disclosure by ASUU National President, Biodun Ogunyemi could now jeopardise plans.
“The virus is spreading fast, causing mild symptoms in some and severe illness/death in others,” he said.
The figure also showed that the infection rate has continued to soar across the country.
The latest national COVID-19 tally now stands at 78,434 cases, 68,303 discharged and 1,221 deaths.
An national Emergency Operations Centre activated at Level 3 now coordinates response activities.
COVID-19 numbers continue to resurge daily across Nigeria with FCT and Lagos leading the pack.
The 796 new cases is the highest since 745 cases of COVID-19 were reported in June.
Nigeria’s COVID-19 statistics now stands at 65,982 confirmed cases, 61,782 patients discharged and 1,165 deaths.
Nigeria recorded 119 new cases of the virus yesterday, bringing the total infection toll to 62,111.
The 111 new cases were reported from 11 states, bringing Nigeria’s total number of confirmed cases to 60,103.
