10,819; health workers infected

The Nigerian Center for Disease Control, NCDC, confirmed on Tuesday that over 800 health workers had contracted COVID-19. Out of the 812 infected, 29 were NCDC staff.

Chief Executive Chikwe Ihekweazu said the center had provided staff with Personal Protective Equipment, PPE. Contrary to claims that such workers were largely exposed in the line of work.

Government has also announced that private hospitals will now be allowed to treat COVID-19 patients. This is a reversal of an earlier order that banned such actions.

Hospitals will be expected to register with respective state governments and to train their staff
appropriately for the purpose.

  • Confirmed cases = 10,819
  • Number of deaths = 314
  • Recoveries = 3,240
  • Active cases = 7,265