Nigeria Hits New Covid-19 Infections Record

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Nigeria Hits New Covid-19 Infections Record

[VOA] Abuja -- Nigeria's number of confirmed COVID-19 infections nearly doubled on Wednesday, to a record of more than 4,000 -- the most since the start of the pandemic. Nigerian officials say the jump raises serious concerns and are urging people to stay away from gatherings.The figures were announced as Nigeria destroyed a million doses of coronavirus vaccine that had passed the expiration date.

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