COVID-19: Nigeria records 53 new cases, total now 255,468

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 53 new COVID-19 cases, increasing the total number of infections in the country to 255,468.

The NCDC made this known via its official microsite.

Data from the health agency (NCDC) reveals that 6 coronavirus patients were successfully treated and discharged from the various treatment centres across the nation.

The 53 new cases were reported from 5 states of the nation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Lagos the epicenter of the virus in the country recorded 33 new cases followed by Kaduna -7 and FCT -5.

Other states with new cases include Bauchi -4, Rivers -3 and Delta -1.

Till date, 255,468 cases have been confirmed, 249,612 cases have been discharged and 3,142 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.