The cases of coronavirus in Nigeria have increased by five on Monday raising the number to 36.
The announcement was made by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, on its website, @NCDCgov.
One of the new cases reflected the spread of the disease to Edo State.
Two of the cases were found in Lagos and the remaining two at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
“Five new cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed in Nigeria: 2 in FCT, 2 in Lagos & 1 in Edo
“2 cases are returning travellers from the UK
“As at 09:45 am on 23rd March, there are 35 confirmed cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria. 2 have been discharged,” NCDC has reported.
