The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed twenty three new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.
The NCDC said 9 of the new cases were recorded in Lagos, 7 in the FCT, 5 in Akwa Ibom, 1 in Kaduna and 1 in Bauchi State
“As at 08:00 pm 1st April there are 174 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. Nine have been discharged with two deaths,” the Centre announced in a tweet.
The NCDC had earlier in the day announced 12 new COVID-19 cases in the country, bringing the total confirmed cases for Wednesday to 35.
The Centre said all the new cases presented mild to moderate symptoms and are currently receiving care.