Table 32.1.
Progression of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria (February 29, 2020 to May 1, 2020).
| S/N | Recording dates on a weekly basis | Southern region | Northern region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1st Week: February 29, 2020 | 01 | 0 |
| 2. | 2nd Week: March 1 to March 7, 2020 | 01 | 0 |
| 3. | 3rd Week: March 8 to March 14, 2020 | 02 | 0 |
| 4. | 4th Week: March 15 to March 21, 2020 | 22 | 03 |
| 5. | 5th Week: March 22 to March 28, 2020 | 77 | 20 |
| 6. | 6th Week: March 29 to April 4, 2020 | 160 | 54 |
| 7. | 7th Week: April 5 to April 11, 2020 | 241 | 77 |
| 8. | 8th Week: April 12 to April 18, 2020 | 391 | 151 |
| 9. | 9th Week: April 19 to April 25, 2020 | 834 | 348 |
| 10. | 10th Week: April 26 to May 1, 2020 | 1260 | 910 |
Based on Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), COVID-19 Outbreak in Nigeria: Situation Reports Between 29th February and 1st May, 2020. www.ncdc.gov.ng.