The fatalities still at 3,142, with no new
death reported in the last 24 hours, according to NCDC.
The total number of people who have contracted
the virus in Nigeria has now risen to 254,325, out of which 230,793 people have
recovered and have been discharged.
Nigeria has so far tested 4,317,621 persons
since the first confirmed case relating to the COVID-19 pandemic was announced.
As of Monday active cases in Nigeria stand at 20,390,
dropped by 6 from 20,396 it was the previous day.
The health officials said the additional
positive samples of coronavirus were recorded in 4 states and the Federal
Capital Territory (FCT).
The breakdown shows that Kwara reported 17
cases, Lagos had 7, FCT had 5, Rivers had 2 and Kaduna had 1 case.
NCDC added that Bauchi, Kano, and Plateau reported
no cases of COVID-19 on Monday.
States with zero cases reported (3): Bauchi, Kano, and Plateau
— NCDC (@NCDCgov) February 22, 2022
For a breakdown of cases by state visit https://t.co/zQrpNeOfet pic.twitter.com/MPC3E3K4Uz