“8 In Lagos, 6 In Abuja” – Nigeria Records 18 New COVID-19 Cases As Total Hits 165,199

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 18 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 165,199.

The NCDC made this known on Monday night via its official Twitter handle, where it disclosed that the new cases were recorded in 5 states including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

“18 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria: Lagos-8, FCT-6, Edo-2, Rivers-1, Ogun-1″

See the breakdown of cases by state below:

Our discharges today includes 2 community recoveries in FCT managed in line with guidelines.

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

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) May 3, 2021