The number of confirmed cases of the virus in the country now stands at 254.

“Sixteen new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria: 10 in Lagos, 2 in the FCT, 2 in Oyo, 1 in Delta and 1 in Katsina,” NCDC said on Tuesday night.

“As at 09:30 pm 7th April there are 254 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria.”

The commission also said 44 patients have been discharged with six deaths.