“48 In Lago, 16 In Enugu” – Nigeria Records 104 New COVID-19 Cases As Total Hits 162,593

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 104 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 162,593.

The NCDC made this known on Sunday night via its official Twitter handle where it disclosed that the new cases were recorded in 12 states including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

“On the 28th of March 2021, 104 new confirmed cases and 7 deaths were recorded in Nigeria.

“The 104 new cases are reported from 12 states- Lagos (48), Enugu (16), Kwara (8), Kaduna (6), Plateau (5), Kano (5), Rivers (4), FCT(4), Ogun (4), Edo (2), Ekiti (1) and Katsina (1).

Till date, 162593 cases have been confirmed, 150308 cases have been discharged and 2048 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.”

See the breakdown of cases by state below:

Today‘s report includes a backlog of deaths recorded in Lagos State.

A breakdown of cases by state via https://t.co/zQrpNeOfet pic.twitter.com/BKK3guKH86

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) March 28, 2021