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We commend the efforts of States taking proactive measures to prevent #COVID19 spread in Nigeria.

Across the country #MaskUp campaigns have been launched to distribute face masks in communities.

#TakeResponsibility
By disregarding #COVID19 prevention measures, you can put yourself & others at risk.

Places authorised to be opened should operate under controlled access & adhere to preventive measures such as physical distancing

Let's #TakeResponsibility to reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread.
#COVID19Nigeria update for Sunday 17th May, 2020.

338 new cases of #COVID19
177-Lagos
64-Kano
21-FCT
16-Rivers
14-Plateau
11-Oyo
9-Katsina
4-Jigawa
4-Kaduna
3-Abia
3-Bauchi
3-Borno
2-Gombe
2-Akwa Ibom
2-Delta
1-Ondo
1-Kebbi
1-Sokoto

As at 17th May 2020, there are 5959 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 1594 discharged and 182 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
Remember, there is no specific cure for #COVID19.

Clinical trials are ongoing to assess the safety the efficacy of drug & vaccine candidates for public use.

#TakeResponsibility
Please call your state hotline for advice on testing if you have COUGH or FEVER with any:

Shivering
Body pain
Headache
Sore throat
Loss of taste/smell
Difficulty breathing
Diarrhea
Cattarh
Fatigue

Visit https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/contact for State emergency contacts.

Only call NCDC if you can't reach your state.
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If we can limit contact between people who are infected and others, then we can limit opportunities for the virus that causes #COVID19 to be transmitted.

This is important to reduce the spread of #COVID19.

#TakeResponsibility
❗️Wearing a mask incorrectly can put you and others at risk for #COVID19❗️

Please:

DO NOT pull below the nose
DO NOT leave hanging from one ear
DO NOT pull below the chin
DO NOT hang around the neck

#TakeResponsibility
Respect, privacy & confidentiality are some of the values we maintain as a public health institute when responding to infectious disease outbreaks.

We‘re grateful to our colleagues working hard in treatment centres across the country to manage #COVID19 patients to recovery.
#COVID19Nigeria update for Monday 18th May, 2020.

216 new cases of #COVID19:
74-Lagos
33-Katsina
19-Oyo
17-Kano
13-Edo
10-Zamfara
8-Ogun
8-Gombe
8-Borno
7-Bauchi
7-Kwara
4-FCT
3-Kaduna
3-Enugu
2-Rivers

As at 17th May 2020, there are 6175 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 1644 discharged and 191 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
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As part efforts to reduce the risk of health workers' infection, the #NCDCTeam continues to conduct infection prevention and control trainings in states across Nigeria.

Trainees will transfer these skills to other health workers in their facilities to ensure optimal IPC practices.
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Usually, the National Mosque in Abuja, Nigeria hosts thousands of worshippers. However, due to #COVID19 pandemic, physical gatherings have been suspended.

Watch to see how religious leaders & devotees in Abuja #TakeResponsibility by adopting alterative prayers practices.
We are aware of the message circulating that NCDC will facilitate a #COVID19 relief package for Nigerians. This is FALSE.

The public is advised to disregard this message.

NCDC’s mandate is to support States in preparing, detecting & responding to infectious disease outbreaks.
Across the country, health workers are working very hard to manage #COVID19 cases to recovery.

Muslim health workers share their experiences with stigma, fasting on the job & being away from home while on the front lines of #COVID19 this Ramadan.

https://www.zikoko.com/money/hustle/what-is-ramadan-like-for-muslim-health-workers/
Our Weekly Epidemiological Report #NCDCWER provides updates on epidemic-prone diseases in Nigeria.

This week's editorial focuses on NCDC & States' roles in #COVID19 testing & management, addressing common questions on responsibilities for each.

Read via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/wers/258_1589901984.pdf