“32 In Lagos, 5 In Kaduna” – Nigeria Confirms 58 New COVID-19 Cases As Total Hits 163,388

The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 58 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 163,388.

The NCDC made this known on Tuesday night via its official Twitter handle where it disclosed that the new cases were recorded in 11 states including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

“On the 6th of April 2021, 58 new confirmed cases were recorded in Nigeria,” the NCDC said.

The 58 new cases are reported from 11 states- Lagos (32), Kaduna (5), Enugu (4), Kano (4), Edo (3), FCT (3), Osun (3), Abia (1), Bauchi (1), Gombe (1), and Rivers (1).

“Till date, 163388 cases have been confirmed, 153630 cases have been discharged and 2058 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.”

See the breakdown of cases by state below:

Today's report includes:

✅1007 community recoveries in FCT, 496 in Niger State, and 52 in Bauchi State managed in line with guidelines

A breakdown of cases by state via https://t.co/zQrpNeOfet pic.twitter.com/9tLOlHQbC2

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) April 6, 2021