Total confirmed cases = 17,735

Total recoveries = 5,967

Total deaths = 469

Active cases = 11,299

Figures valid as of close of day June 17, 2020

June 17: 17,148 cases; govt hails role of media

The government has underlined the centrality of the media’s role in combating the COVID-19 pandemic.

Confirmed cases = 17,148

Active cases = 11,070

Recoveries = 5,623

Deaths = 455

John Hopkins Uni stats valid as of close of day June 16, 2020

June 16: 16,658 cases, 3-year govt response plan

The government has developed a three-year Health Sector Response plan for the coronavirus pandemic, Health Minister Osagie Ehanire disclosed yesterday.

Total confirmed cases = 16,658

Total recoveries = 5,349

Total deaths = 424

Active cases = 10,885

Figures valid as of close of day June 15, 2020

June 15: 16,085 cases, resident docs strike, Abuja concert controversy

True to a threat made weeks back, resident doctors in the country are going ahead with a strike action starting today over poor pay and a lack of personal protective equipment for health workers.

Total confirmed cases = 16,085

Total recoveries = 5,220

Total deaths = 420

Active cases = 10,445

Figures valid as of close of day June 14, 2020

June 13: 15,181 cases; more evacuations underway

Evacuation of citizens continues aith the Foreign Affairs Minister reporting that 102 Nigerians arrived from Egypt on Friday via Egypt Air whereas 260 others were expected to arrive from India Saturday morning aboard Air Peace.

Confirmed cases = 15,181

Number of deaths = 399

Recoveries = 4,891

Active cases = 9,891

Stats valid as of close of day June 12, 2020

June 12: 14,554 cases, rape SoE, Buhari bemoans virus impact

Nigeria recorded a daily record toll of 681 cases as the case load reached 14,554 with 387 deaths and 4,494 recoveries.