The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed five new case of Coronavirus in the country.
The new cases include two in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), two in Lagos state and one in Edo state. Two of the cases are returning travelers from the United Kingdom.
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As at 09:45 am on 23rd March, there are 35 confirmed cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria. 2 have been discharged.
This new development brings cases in Lagos to 24, FCT – 6, Ogun- 2, Ekiti- 1, Oyo- 1, Edo- 1.
Out of the 35 confirmed cases — only 33 are active — two patients have recovered from the disease and discharged.