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Physical distance helps avoid contact with respiratory droplets when an infected person with #COVID19 talks, coughs or sneezes.

Keep a distance of 2metres from anyone showing symptoms of a respiratory illness to stay safe.

#TakeResponsibility
With an incubation period of at least two hours, #cholera can kill within hours if untreated.

It is easily transmitted in areas with poor sanitation hygiene practices and lack of clean water.

Reporting suspected cases early increases chances of survival

Read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/C
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Nigeria recognises that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) if left unchecked, has a wide-ranging implication in terms of health security, food security, environmental well-being and socio-economic development of not only Nigeria but globally.

Nigeria keyed into the global AMR agenda by formulating the National Action Plan (NAP) on Antimicrobial Resistance 2017-2022

This writeup by Dr Tochi Okwor, our Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control Programme Coordinator and Chair National AMR Coordination Committee (AMRCC) articulates the challenges faced by Nigeria to implement an action plan for food system protection.

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https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/agriculture/antimicrobial-awareness-week-2021-nigeria-s-challenges-to-implement-action-plan-for-food-system-protection-80329
41 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-17
Plateau-10
Bauchi-4
Kano-4
Rivers-4
Niger-2

213,924 confirmed
207,114 discharged
2,975 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️2 confirmed cases reported for Niger starts is for 21st November 2021

▪️ 0 cases reported from Sokoto and Taraba States

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

#TakeResponsibility
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We all have a responsibility to protect everyone around us from getting infected.

Adherence to #COVID19 preventive measures is very effective:
Get vaccinated
Wear a face mask properly
Observe physical distancing
Wash your hands regularly

We are counting on you to #TakeResponsibility
Have a sick child? Antibiotics aren’t always the answer.

Visit a healthcare professional for a prescription.


#AntimicrobialResistance #SpreadAwarenessStopResistance #WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek #BeAntibioticsAware #NAAW2021
58 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Imo-27
Lagos-9
Rivers-9
Katsina-3
Bayelsa-2
FCT-2
Kano-2
Niger-2
Bauchi-1
Plateau-1

213,982 confirmed
207,184 discharged
2,975 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️27 Confirmed cases reported for Imo state is for 26th November 2021

▪️2 Confirmed cases reported for FCT is for 26th November 2021

▪️2 Confirmed cases reported for Niger state is for 26th November 2021

▪️8 Discharged cases reported for Imo state for 26th November 2021 are cummunity discharges

▪️52 Discharged cases reported for FCT for 26th November 2021 including 50 cummunity discharges

▪️ 0 case reported from Sokoto States

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

#TakeResponsibility
Ensure you wash your hands with soap & running water before going in to your place of worship.

#TakeResponsibility to reduce the risk of spread of #COVID19 by:

Wearing a face mask
Observing physical distance
Coughing/sneezing into your elbow
Avoiding hugs/ handshakes
Our weekly #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 46) has been published.

The weekly #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities in Nigeria.

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

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Access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) in homes and health facilities can reduce antibiotic use to treat infections.

WaSH helps prevent drug-resistant infections, saves lives and reduces health costs.

#AntimicrobialResistance #SpreadAwarenessStopResistance #WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek #BeAntibioticsAware #NAAW2021
110 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Imo-27
Katsina-23
Rivers-20
Ondo-11
Kaduna-9
FCT-6
Oyo-6
Plateau-3
Osun-2
Ekiti-1
Gombe-1
Zamfara-1

214,092 confirmed
207,254 discharged
2,976 deaths
Today’s report includes:

▪️23 Confirmed cases reported for Katsina state is for 27th November 2021

▪️9 Confirmed cases reported for Kaduna state is for 27th November 2021

▪️3 Discharged cases reported for Kaduna state is for 27th November 2021

▪️ 0 case reported from Bauchi States

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

#TakeResponsibility
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Practice preventive measures to limit the risk of spread of #COVID19 to the vulnerable and elderly ones.

Everyone has a role to play to keep our society and nation safe.

#TakeResponsibility
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The Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control are aware of reports of a new COVID-19 variant – the B.1.1.529 lineage

We are monitoring emerging evidence on this new variant - Omicron and its implication, to inform Nigeria’s response to the #COVID19 pandemic.

Read and share our public health statement on the emerging SARS-CoV-2 variant

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https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/346/ncdc-statement-on-emerging-sars-cov-2-variant
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Beware of Scammers

The mandate of the NCDC is to protect the health of Nigerians from infectious diseases. This does not include providing financial assistance to the public.

Please, disregard any message or call claiming to be from the NCDC and asking for your account details or BVN.

#TakeResponsibility, verify all information from credible sources including NCDC and your State Ministry of Health.
21 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-6
Cross River-5
Rivers-5
Abia-3
Bauchi-1
Kaduna-1

214,113 confirmed
207,292 discharged
2,976 deaths

Today's report includes 0 cases from Kano and Plateau States

A breakdown of cases by state via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
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My people! To prevent the spread of coro dey as simple as H.A.N.D.S

The power to stop #COVID19 dey our hands 🙌

#TakeResponsibility, make u tell una friends, loved ones and everybodi wey dey your side.