“109 In Adamawa, 33 In Lagos” – Nigeria Confirms 214 New COVID-19 Cases As Total Hits 162,076

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 214 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 162,076.

The NCDC made this known on Tuesday night via its official Twitter handle where it disclosed that the new cases were recorded in 12 states including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

“On the 23rd of March 2021, 214 new confirmed cases and 1 death was recorded in Nigeria,” the NCDC said.

“The 214 new cases are reported from 12 states- Adamawa (109), Lagos (33), Bauchi (26), Kaduna (9), Rivers (9), FCT (7), Oyo (7), Gombe (5), Ebonyi (4), Osun (3), Ekiti (1), and Ogun (1).

“Till date, 162076 cases have been confirmed, 148530 cases have been discharged and 2031 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.”

See the breakdown of cases by state below:

Today's report includes:

✅157 community recoveries in Bauchi State, 121 in FCT and 55 in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines
✅Backlog of cases from Adamawa State recorded from the 10th of March, 2021

A breakdown of cases by state via https://t.co/zQrpNf5Q61 pic.twitter.com/8Ov7dJHLTa

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) March 23, 2021