The daily count of coronavirus infections dropped below 100 on Sunday, as Nigeria records 97 new cases of the COVID-19.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed the new positive samples in its update for September 20, 2020, on its twitter handle. 

NCDC tweeted: "On the 20th of September 2020, 97 new confirmed cases and 3 deaths were recorded in Nigeria.

"Till date, 57242 cases have been confirmed, 48569 cases have been discharged and 1098 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

The 97 new cases are reported from 12 states.

According to the breakdown, Lagos recorded the most cases with 46 new positive samples, followed by Kwara with 12 and Rivers with 11, while FCT had the least figure with one new case.

Three new deaths were recorded, increasing the fatality toll to 1,098, while 138 patients were discharged, and the recovery count rose to 48,569.

Meanwhile, the NCDC has cautioned the general public against the use of body-worn labels known as ‘air doctor’.

In a statement on Sunday, the NCDC explained that there are unverified claims on the product being a preventive measure against COVID-19, according to The Cable.

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The agency urged Nigerians to disregard such reports, and focus on adhering to the laid-down protocols such as using face masks and maintaining physical distancing of at least two metres.

The statement reads: “These body tags are touted as air disinfectant with ability to inactivate any germ within the surrounding of the wearer over a long period of time. We have found no evidence to support the claim that ‘Air doctor’ offers any benefit to the wearer."

“The active ingredients, which are often advertised as chlorine dioxide and sodium chlorite, do not exist in the environment for a long time. Those who wear these body tags often do so as a substitute for face masks and other recommended non-pharmaceutical interventions. This is unsafe and can contribute to the spread of COVID-19.

“In view of the above, NCDC offers the following guidance to members of the public: There is no scientific evidence that disinfectant tags often known as ‘Air Doctor’ can protect people against COVID-19; the composition and concentration of the active ingredients in ‘Air Doctor’ is ineffective against SARS-CoV-2 which is the virus that causes COVID-19; chlorine dioxide and its products, which are contained in such tags, can lead to serious health effects, especially in children.”