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Nigeria International Travel Portal

Q: What is the procedure for short trips (less than 7 days)?

A: All travelers to Nigeria must adhere to the self-isolation period. Please consider reviewing your travel plans.

For more NITP FAQs, visit:
covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/nitpfaq/
#COVID19Nigeria update for Saturday 19th December, 2020.

920 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-308
FCT-207
Kaduna-179
Plateau-46
Niger-43
Adamawa-26
Sokoto-18
Rivers-16
Yobe-15
Enugu-13
Kano-13
Ogun-12
Delta-10
Edo-5
Osun-3
Oyo-3
Anambra-2
Ekiti-1

As at 19th December 2020, there are 77,933 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 67,784 discharged and 1,218 dead.
Our discharges today include 115 community recoveries in Kaduna State and 104 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Nigeria International Travel Portal

Q: I am unable to come to the lab, can my sample be taken at home?

A: Please contact the laboratory you chose for your #COVID19 repeat test during registration to explore available options.

For more NITP FAQs, visit:
covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/nitpfaq/
#COVID19Nigeria update for Saturday 20th December, 2020.

501 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-218
FCT-112
Kaduna-53
Plateau-24
Katsina-21
Kano-16
Yobe-14
Ondo-10
Ogun-9
Edo-7
Bayelsa-5
Rivers-4
Borno-4
Osun-2
Ekiti-2

As at 20th December 2020, there are 78,434 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 68,303 discharged and 1,221 dead
Our discharges today include 208 community recoveries in FCT, 126 in Kaduna State and 35 in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Learn more about how different states are responding to the #COVID19 pandemic.

Visit our #COVID19NigeriaStories blog to read real stories & experiences from responders & health workers as they share their experiences dealing with the pandemic.

🔗covid19blog.ncdc.gov.ng
Nigeria International Travel Portal

Q: I have done a pre-departure test, why must I do a repeat test?

A: This is to cover any risk of infection that may have occured between your pre-departure test, date of travel as well as during the flight & on arrival.

#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Sunday 21st December, 2020.

356 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

FCT-79
Lagos-59
Kaduna-56
Katsina-37
Nasarawa-30
Kano-25
Edo-18
Gombe-14
Kebbi-12
Akwa Ibom-7
Rivers-7
Sokoto-7
Abia-3
Ogun-1
Cross River -1

As at 21st December 2020, there are 78,790 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 68,483 discharged and 1,227 dead
Our discharges today include 59 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
📢 #COVID19Update

In response to increasing #COVID19 cases, & poor adherence to preventive measures across the country, we have commenced a new awareness campaign for the Yuletide Season —#CelebrateResponsibly

Press release 📰
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/282/%E2%80%98celebrate-responsibly%E2%80%99-and-save-lives%E2%80%93-new-awareness-campaign-for-the-yuletide-season
Are you experiencing symptoms associated with #COVID19? #TakeResponsibility to protect others.

Call your state emergency number via https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/contact/ to get tested.

#CelebrateResponsibly
Nigerians are urged to adhere to all #COVID19 preventive measures as they celebrate Christmas & New Year

Avoid all non-essential travel within & outside Nigeria
Avoid mass gatherings
Observe physical distancing in public
Always wear a face mask

#CelebrateResponsibly
#COVID19Nigeria update for Monday 22nd December, 2020.

999 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

FCT-416
Lagos-324
Kaduna-68
Plateau-42
Kwara-32
Kano-24
Gombe-14
Sokoto-12
Yobe-12
Akwa Ibom-11
Bayelsa-10
Rivers-7
Bauchi-7
Ogun-6
Oyo-5
Edo-4
Taraba-4
Jigawa-1

As at 22nd December 2020, there are 79,789 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 68,879 discharged and 1,231 dead
Our discharges today include 254 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Proper handling of CLOTH FACE MASKS helps reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread.

Wash the mask after purchase
Wash/sanitise your hands before wearing the mask
Ensure it covers your nose & mouth with no open gaps
Wash immediately after each use

#CelebrateResponsibly
#COVID19Nigeria update for Wednesday 23rd December, 2020.

1,133 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-397
FCT-357
Kaduna-81
Plateau-63
Katsina-46
Sokoto-32
Oyo-28
Ogun-21
Kano-19
Rivers-18
Osun-13
Edo-12
Niger-12
Bayelsa-11
Borno-11
Bauchi-8
Jigawa-2
Ondo-2

As at 23rd December 2020, there are 80,922 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 69,274 discharged and 1,236 dead
Our discharges today include 134 community recoveries in Lagos State and 96 community recoveries in the FCT managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#COVID19Nigeria update for Thursday 24th December, 2020.

1,041 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-316
FCT-210
Kaduna-83
Plateau-70
Gombe-56
Oyo-56
Katsina-47
Nasarawa-35
Kano-33
Ogun-21
Rivers-17
Niger-14
Imo-14
Delta-12
Kwara-12
Edo-12
Benue-9
Anambra-8
Taraba-4
Ekiti-4
Ebonyi-6
Bayelsa-1
Sokoto-1

As at 24th December 2020, there are 81,936 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 69,651 discharged and 1,242 dead