The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said it has confirmed two hundred and forty five (245) new cases on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nigeria.

Of the newly-confirmed coronavirus cases in the country, 76 were recorded in Lagos, 37 in Katsina, 32 in Jigawa, 23 in Kano, 19 in the FCT, 18 in Borno, 10 in Edo, 9 in Bauchi, 6 in Adamawa, 5 in Oyo, 5 in Ogun, 1 in Ekiti, 1 in Osun, 1 in Benue, 1 in Niger and 1 in Zamfara.

As at 11:45 Pm on Monday, May 4th, 2020, there are 2802 confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) reported in Nigeria. 417 patients have been discharged, with 93 fatalities.

Nine cases previously announced as discharged cases, were reported in error. Therefore, there are 417 cases that have been discharged.

One case reported in Nasarawa was a repeat test. The state has a total of 11 confirmed cases.

Break down of coronavirus cases by state, as at 11:45 Pm on Monday, May 4th, 2020:

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