“32 In Lagos, 7 In Rivers” – Nigeria Records 43 New COVID-19 Cases As Total Hits 165,944

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 43 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 165,944.

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

According to the new report, Lagos state led with 32 new infections, followed by Rivers – with 7, FCT – 2, Akwa Ibom – 1 and Kaduna – 1.

See the breakdown of cases by state below:

Today's report includes 0 cases reported from Plateau, Nasarawa, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, and Sokoto States.

A breakdown of cases by state via https://t.co/zQrpNeOfet pic.twitter.com/yABUp8Cw5R

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) May 21, 2021