The total number of coronavirus cases in Nigeria has risen to 140, WuzupNigeria reports.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control [NCDC] on Monday night said six new cases had been recorded.

It stated,

“Six new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria: two in Kwara, two in Edo; one in Rivers and one in the FCT . As at 09:30 pm 6th April there are 238 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. Thirty-five have been discharged with five deaths.”

The centre, however, did not include the two cases announced by the Ogun State Government bringing the total to 240.