Nigeria is easing its coronavirus lockdown at what could be the worst possible time
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Nigeria easing Coronavirus lockdown

Nigeria is starting a “gradual” easing of Covid-19 lockdowns in three major states today (May 4) but data shows the timing could not be worse. Since Apr. 27, when Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari announced the plans to lift the lockdown, the country’s Covid-19 case count has increased by nearly 50%.

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Mon May 04 - Qz

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