“35 In Ondo, 30 In Lagos” – Nigeria Records 69 New COVID-19 Cases As Total Hits 165,778

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 69 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 165,778.

The NCDC made this known on Monday night via its official Twitter handle where it disclosed that the new cases were recorded in 4 states including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

According to the new report, Ondo state led with 35 new infections, followed by Lagos – with 30, River – 3, and FCT – 1.

See the breakdown of cases by state below:

Today's report includes:

✅Data from Lagos State recorded over the last two days
✅Data from Ondo State recorded from 27th April to 16th May, 2021

A breakdown of cases by state via https://t.co/zQrpNeOfet pic.twitter.com/zpV4vSC1KG

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) May 17, 2021