NCDC confirms 165 fresh COVID-19 cases

By Samantha Allen

Published: October 25, 2021 | 5:47 AM GMT

Nigeria has recorded 165 new cases of COVID-19 across the country.

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

In the agency’s latest update, the cases were reported in 10 states of the federation.

Lagos state records the highest with 77 cases, FCT-43, Rivers-22, Oyo-10, Osun-6, Bayelsa-2, Edo-2, Kaduna-1, Kano-1, Ogun-1.

According to NCDC, it says,
“Today’s report includes: 77 additional cases reported from Lagos state for the 21st (21), 22nd (33), and 23rd (23) October 2021.

“3,969 discharges reported from Lagos state include community discharge.

“23 deaths reported from Lagos state for the 18th (4), 19th (4), 21st (14), 23rd (1) October 2021.

“43 cases and 3 deaths reported from FCT are for 23rd October 2021.

“0 cases reported from Taraba and Sokoto States.

With the latest report, 210,460 cases have been confirmed, 202,379 people discharged and 2,882 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

NCDC confirms 165 fresh COVID-19 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.