Confirmed cases of coronavirus have increased to 276 in Nigeria after 22 new infections were reported in Lagos, Bauchi, Edo States and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Wednesday.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control made the announcement at 09.01am via its Twitter handle.
Of the 22 new cases, it said 15 were recorded in Lagos State and four in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
It also said that two new cases were reported in Bauchi State, and one in Edo State.
According to the NCDC, the number of deaths recorded so far remains six while 44 people have recovered and discharged.