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Our discharges today include 70 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#COVID19 is still spreading.

#WearAMask  in public places to keep protecting yourself and loved ones.

#AfricaMaskWeek
#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Sunday 29th of November, 2020.

82 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-48
Rivers-8
Kwara-6
Yobe-6
Katsina-5
FCT-3
Nasarawa-2
Plateau-1
Ogun-1
Kano-1
Osun-1

As at 29th November 2020, there are 67,412 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 63,055 discharged and 1,173 dead.
Our discharges today include 136 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#Yellowfever is a vaccine-preventable disease spread through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito.

A single dose of yellow fever vaccine keeps you protected for life.

For more #YellowFeverInfo, visit:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/Y.
When you #WearAMask 😷, you protect yourself & those around.

Take the extra step to #TakeResponsibility to slow the spread of #COVID19.

My mask protects you & your mask protects me.

#AfricaMaskWeek
#COVID19NigeriaStories

“The preparedness in Kano State started even before Nigeria recorded any case of #COVID19, but with the first case on Feb. 27, we became even more vigilant”

-Dr. Bashir Lawan, @KanostateNg State Epidemiologist reflects.

🔗 https://covid19blog.ncdc.gov.ng/covid19-nigeria-stories/in-the-midst-of-rumors-kano-states-response-at-the-onset-of-covid-19-pandemic/
#COVID19Nigeria update for Tuesday 1st December, 2020.

281 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos
-123
FCT-64
Kaduna-38
Imo-15
Rivers-11
Plateau-8
Ogun-5
Bayelsa-4
Kwara-4
Bauchi-3
Edo-3
Kano-2
Osun-1

As at 1st December 2020, there are 67,838 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 63,430 discharged and 1,176 dead.
Our discharges today include 61 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#Lassafever presents with symptoms similar to those of many illnesses like malaria.

Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, sore throat, nausea and vomiting.

Report to a health facility for diagnosis if you experience these symptoms. Early reporting saves lives.
#COVID19Nigeria update for Wednesday 2nd December, 2020.

122 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Kaduna-37
Lagos-29
Plateau-25
Ekiti-9
Rivers-5
Ogun-5
Edo-4
Kwara-4
Bayelsa-2
Bauchi-1
Kano-1

As at 2nd December 2020, there are 67,960 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 63,839 discharged and 1,177 dead.
Our discharges today include 371 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
NA YOUR HAND E DEY to prevent the spread of #COVID19.

Remember to wash your hands frequently with soap under running water for at least 20 seconds.

If water is not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser.

#TakeResponsibility
Our latest Weekly Epidemiological Report (week 46) #NCDCWER has been published.

This week's editorial outlines state-level measures put in place in preparation for the Lassa fever 2020/2021 peak season.

📜Read via https://ncdc.gov.ng/reports/285/2020-november-week-46
Fake news can cause fear & panic.
#TakeResponsibility by verifying information before sharing.

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Thursday 3rd December, 2020.

343 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

FCT-123
Lagos-106
Kaduna-72
Nasarawa-14
Rivers-5
Bauchi-4
Imo-4
Ogun-4
Ekiti-3
Edo-2
Oyo-2
Plateau-2
Akwa Ibom-1
Kano-1

As at 3rd December 2020, there are 68,303 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 64,291 discharged and 1,179 dead.
Our discharges today include 142 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Cholera is an epidemic-prone disease which is spread by ingesting food or water contaminated by the feces of an infected person.

Let us work collectively to prevent the spread of #Cholera in Nigeria.

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Friday 4th December, 2020.

324 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-115
FCT-110
Kaduna-57
Taraba-9
Akwa Ibom-8
Plateau-6
Bauchi-4
Ekiti-4
Kano-4
Katsina-4
Rivers-3

As at 4th December 2020, there are 68,627 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 64,467 discharged and 1,179 dead.