“26 In Lagos, 10 In Rivers” – Nigeria Confirms 45 New COVID-19 Cases As Total Hits 164,633

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 45 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 164,633.

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

“45 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-26, Rivers-10, Delta-3, Kano-2, Akwa Ibom-1, FCT-1, Kaduna-1, Nasarawa-1.”

See the breakdown of cases by state below:

Today's report includes 25 community recoveries in Akwa Ibom and 18 in Kaduna State managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via https://t.co/zQrpNeOfet pic.twitter.com/Qn8DTONhYJ

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) April 23, 2021