- Total cases confirmed – 165,709
- Total cases discharged – 156,413
- Total deaths recorded – 2,066
The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 165,709 COVID-19 cases.
In its latest case update dated May 16, the NCDC reports 7 new infected persons with no COVID-related fatality.
Read also: COVID-19: NCDC Records 53 Fresh Cases, Zero Fatalities
The new infections were recorded in 2 states – Niger-5 and Rivers-2.
Eko Hot Blog gathers that out of the total number of confirmed cases in Nigeria, 156,413 cases have been discharged while the death toll still stands at 2,066.
7 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Niger-5
Rivers-2165,709 confirmed
156,413 discharged
2,066 deaths pic.twitter.com/sHPOBPyObq— NCDC (@NCDCgov) May 16, 2021
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