The Federal Capital Territory Authority has confirmed 76 new COVID-19 cases in Abuja.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) had on Wednesday night announced 348 new cases in the country with the FCT racking up 76.
This is the highest number of new cases ever recorded in Abuja in a single day since the outbreak of the deadly virus.
In a tweet via its official account on Thursday, the FCTA also disclosed that the capital city now has a total of 763 confirmed cases with 205 patients discharged.
“76 NEW CASES, 3 DISCHARGED IN THE FCT. Summary of #COVID19FCT as at June 2, 2020, ” it said.
“Total number of confirmed cases: 763, Total number of active cases: 538
“Total discharged: 205,Deaths recorded: 20.”
The Administration urged residents to stay safe and take preventive measures seriously.
