COVID-19: Nigeria records 226 new cases, 6 deaths

By Samantha Allen

Published: October 15, 2021 | 9:23 AM GMT

Nigeria has recorded 226 fresh cases of COVID-19 across 14 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and 6 deaths.

The NCDC made this known via its website on Friday morning.

This, the NCDC said, brings the total number of infections to 20,8630.

The 226 fresh cases reported on Thursday showed a decline from the 251 cases reported on Wednesday in the country.

The centre said the FCT reported 73 cases while Plateau reported 34.

Others are Lagos (25), Gombe (22), Abia (16), Osun (13), Kano (7), Rivers (7), Ekiti (6), Kaduna (6), Oyo (6), Delta (5), Edo (3) Jigawa (2), and Nasarawa (1).

So far, 20,8630 cases have been confirmed, 19,6326 people were discharged and 2,767 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the FCT.

COVID-19: Nigeria records 226 new cases, 6 deaths

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.