Nigeria has recorded 240 new COVID-19 cases bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 155,657.
This was contained in a report published by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The new cases were recorded in 13 states. Anambra state leads with 85 new infections.
The NCDC also added that 2 deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours.
According to the agency, “On the 28th of February 2021, 240 new confirmed cases and 2 deaths were recorded in Nigeria.
“Till date, 155,657 cases have been confirmed, 133,768 cases have been discharged and 1907 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
“Our discharges today include 170 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines.
“The 240 new cases are reported from 13 states- Anambra (85), Lagos (82), Osun (17), Ogun (10), Kwara (9), FCT (8), Kano (7), Abia (6), Ekiti (5), Borno (4), Edo (2), Bayelsa (2) Kaduna (2) and Rivers (1).
240 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Anambra-85
Lagos-82
Osun-17
Ogun-10
Kwara-9
FCT-8
Kano-7
Abia-6
Borno-4
Edo-2
Bayelsa-2
Kaduna-2
Rivers-1155,657 confirmed
133,768 discharged
1,907 deaths pic.twitter.com/sh5qmzD69V— NCDC (@NCDCgov) February 28, 2021
