An NCDC graphic showing the nation's COVID-19 statistics as of October 3, 2020. — An NCDC graphic showing the nation’s COVID-19 statistics as of October 3, 2020.

Nigeria on Saturday recorded 160 new cases of the novel coronavirus and one additional casualty.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) revealed this in its latest update on the virus’ spread within the country.

The 160 new cases were reported from 13 states, including Rivers (42), Lagos (32), Plateau (21), FCT (18), Kaduna (14), Ogun (11), Katsina (10), Kwara (3), Ondo (3), Imo (3), Anambra (1), Abia (1), and Oyo (1).

160 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Rivers-42
Lagos-32
Plateau-21
FCT-18
Kaduna-14
Ogun-11
Katsina-10
Kwara-3
Ondo-3
Imo-3
Anambra-1
Abia-1
Oyo-1

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59,287 confirmed
50,718 discharged
1,113 deaths pic.twitter.com/LFxY6ufo55

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) October 3, 2020