Covid-19: Nigeria records 167 new cases

By Samantha Allen

Published: October 21, 2021 | 7:03 AM GMT

Nigeria has recorded 167 new cases of Covid-19 across the country.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced this in its daily update on the virus.

The cases were reported in 9 States of the federation.

With the latest report, the total number of the confirmed cases now stand at 209,713, 197,724 Discharged and 2,840 Deaths recorded since the outbreak of the virus in the Country.

On its official Facebook page, the NCDC shows the breakdown of the States with the new cases as; Taraba-109, Lagos-17, Plateau-16, Bauchi-11, Rivers-6, Delta-3, Akwa Ibom-2, Imo-2 and Bayelsa-1.

Covid-19: Nigeria records 167 new cases

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.