“53 In Enugu, 22 In Lagos” – Nigeria Records 120 New COVID-19 Cases As Total Hits 164,423

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 120 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 164,423.

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

“On the 20th of April 2021, 120 new confirmed cases were recorded in Nigeria,” the NCDC said.

“The 120 new cases are reported from 8 states- Enugu (53), Lagos (22), Rivers (18), Ogun (8), FCT (7), Abia(6), Kano (5) and Bauchi (1).

“Till date, 164423 cases have been confirmed, 154406 cases have been discharged and 2061 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.”

See the breakdown of cases by state below;