COVID-19 ‘fades’ out from Nigeria, as new cases fall below 50

The NCDC reported only 48 cases of COVID-19 from 8 states on Monday, one more indication that the virus may be petering out of Nigeria. 104 cases were reported on Sunday.

The latest report confirmed a trend as COVID-19 infections continue to drop, since 22 January, when 2,314 cases were reported.

From 22 March to 27 March, daily cases remained below 200, except on 23 March when 214 cases were reported.

According to NCDC data, 131 cases were reported on March 22; 215 cases on March 23; 96 cases on March 24; 97 cases on March 25; 113 on March 26 and 101 cases on March 27.

See the breakdown of reported cases on Monday:

Lagos-13

Kaduna-7

Nasarawa-7

Kano-6

Kwara-5

Ondo-4

Akwa Ibom-3

Osun-3

In total:

162,641 confirmed

150,466 discharged

2,049 deaths