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Remember, a mask alone cannot protect you from #COVID19. To stay safe, make sure to:

Maintain physical distance
Practice hand hygiene
Clean & disinfect surfaces

See our DIY guide for instructions on how to make a mask at home:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/DIY_CLOTH_FACE_MASK_IG_TILES.pdf

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The #COVID19Nigeria situation report for 10th May, 2020 has been published.

Our daily #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation & response activities in Nigeria.

Download via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Monday 11th May, 2020:

242 new cases of #COVID19;
88-Lagos
64-Kano
49-Katsina
13-Kaduna
9-Ogun
6-Gombe
4-Adamawa
3-FCT
1-Ondo
1-Oyo
1–Rivers
1-Zamfara
1-Borno
1-Bauchi

As at 11th May 2020, there are 4641 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 902 discharged and 150 dead.

A breakdown of cases by State can be found via https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.

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There are several working behind the scenes, across the federal and State level, whose roles are critical to the #COVID19Nigeria response.

Today we thank our colleagues - cleaners, drivers, electricians, security personnel & all the people working quietly but very hard every day of the week.

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In Taraba State, we continue to support state response to #COVID19. We‘ve supported an improved use of the Incident Management System & whole-of-society approach in the emergency operation centre (EOC).

We also supported IPC & other critical training for doctors, nurses, cleaners & other health workers.
📣 #COVID19Nigeria UPDATE

We have published a guidance document, including a checklist, on how private laboratories with molecular diagnostic capacity can join the National #COVID19 Laboratory Network.

Please download and share:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/IntegrationOfPrivateLabs1.pdf
We're pleased to announce the inclusion of the 24th lab to the National #COVID19 Laboratory Network:

Everight Diagnostic & Laboratory Services, Imo State

Read our latest guide on the integration of private sector laboratories for #COVID19 testing: https://t.co/SVRE0kMF4w.
📢TOMMOROW

Join our Head of AMR, Dr. Abiodun Egwuenu, and other innovators across the country for the UReportNigeria #InnovationChallenge.

Participants will contribute ideas for developing solutions to the #COVID19 outbreak in Nigeria.

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To prevent the spread of #COVID19, we all MUST play our part.

DO NOT discriminate against people who are infected or recovered; doing so affects our ability to identify and treat people who need care.

Let us offer our support and #SayNoToStigma.

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The virus that causes #COVID19 can be contracted through touching a contaminated surface and then touching the face.

While in public, please avoid touching door handles, stair rails, etc. as much as possible.

Regularly clean all surfaces with soap & water or disinfectants.

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📣UPCOMING!

Join us this Friday, 15th May at 7pm for our next Live broadcast session.

NCDC Director General, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu will discuss "Easing the #COVID19 Lockdown in Nigeria".

Join the livestream via @NCDCgov on👇🏽
* Facebook
* Twitter
* Instagram
* YouTube


Send questions using: #TakeResponsibility and #AskNCDC.
The #COVID19Nigeria situation report for 12th May, 2020 has been published.

Our daily #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation & response activities in Nigeria.

Download via:

https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

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#TakeResponsibility to prevent #COVID19 spread.

If someone in your area is putting others at risk by:

Refusing to self-isolate
Reopening a school, bar, club etc.
Hosting a gathering of more than 20 people

Please call your state hotline for advice:

https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/contact/
Remember, the medicines given by authorised medical personnel to patients with diseases including #COVID19, are dependent on individual conditions.

Please DO NOT engage in self-medication based on another person’s prescription as you can harm yourself.

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Q: Who should self-isolate?

A: Those who have had contact with a confirmed case of
#COVID19 should avoid contact with others for 14 days

Evacuees to Nigeria are required stay in supervised isolation in a location provided by Federal Government of Nigeria


Full guide here:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/SelfIsolation_QuarantineGuide.pdf.pdf
The #COVID19Nigeria situation report for 13th May, 2020 has been published.

Yesterday, the number of discharged cases in Nigeria crossed the 1,000 mark. Our daily #COVID19 situation report provides more details on this & Nigeria's response.

Download via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
We are grateful for additional medical supplies including personal protective equipment, provided by the UNDP and the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) to support #COVID19 response activities in Nigeria.

One of the key strategies of Nigeria’s response is to ensure frontline health workers are protected.
Read our newly published 'FAQs on #COVID19 Diagnostics' for information on:

🌡 Nigeria's current testing strategy
🌡 How to get tested for #COVID19
🌡 What to do while awaiting test results

and more.

Download via:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/FAQS_on_COVID19_Diagnostics.pdf

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DO NOT SHARE FACE MASKS

Face masks are just one more way to protect yourself from #COVID19. Every individual should use their own mask without sharing. By sharing, you put yourself & others at risk of infection.

Please share widely!

Full advisory:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/UseOfClothFaceMasks.pdf
Remember, the risk of spread of #COVID19 is higher when people gather.

❗️Avoid mass gatherings including religious settings, social events & others.

❗️Please maintain a physical distance of 2 meters away from others at all times.

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