“64 In Taraba, 21 In Lagos” – Nigeria Records 100 New COVID-19 Cases As Total Hits 164,588

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 100 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 164,588.

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

“100 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Taraba-64 , Lagos-21, FCT-4, Rivers-3, Akwa Ibom-2, Kaduna-2, Oyo-2, Bauchi-1, Nasarawa-1″

See the breakdown of cases by state below:

Today's report includes:

Data from Taraba state recorded between the 11th and 21st of April, 2021

21 community recoveries in Bayelsa State managed in line with guidelines

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via https://t.co/zQrpNeOfet pic.twitter.com/Vxqlk1vWiH

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) April 22, 2021