“10 In Ebonyi, 9 In Lagos” – Nigeria Records 26 New COVID-19 Cases As Total Hits 164,233

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 60 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 164,233.

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

“On the 18th of April 2021, 26 new confirmed cases were recorded in Nigeria.

‘Till date, 164233 cases have been confirmed, 154332 cases have been discharged and 2061 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

“The 26 new cases are reported from 6 states- Ebonyi (10), Lagos (9), FCT (2), Kano (2), Osun (2), and Oyo (1),” the NCDC said.

See the breakdown of cases by states below;

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via https://t.co/zQrpNf5Q61#TakeResponsibility pic.twitter.com/dFxzqw0GtH

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) April 18, 2021