Corona-virus: Nigeria confirms 5 new cases in 3 states

 
The total number of corona-virus cases in Nigeria is now 35 in six states.

Nigeria now has 35 confirmed cases [NCDC]
Nigeria now has 35 confirmed cases [NCDC]

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced five new cases of corona-virus in the country.

NCDC

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Five new cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed in Nigeria: 2 in FCT, 2 in Lagos & 1 in Edo

2 cases are returning travellers from the UK

As at 09:45 am on 23rd March, there are 35 confirmed cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria. 2 have been discharged

NCDC

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For a breakdown of cases by states in real time, please see http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng 

Currently;
Lagos- 24
FCT- 6
Ogun- 2
Ekiti- 1
Oyo- 1
Edo- 1

Total: 35 confirmed cases#COVID19Nigeria

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Of the new cases announced on Monday, March 23, 2020, two are in Lagos, two in FCT, and one in Edo. This takes Nigeria's tally of corona-virus up to 35 confirmed cases in a total of six states - Lagos, FCT, Oyo, Ekiti, Ogun and Edo.