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Not every #COVID19 infected individual shows symptoms.

Everyone needs to maintain a HIGHER index of suspicion for #COVID19 and adhere to all preventive measures:

Always wear a face mask
Wash your hands regularly with soap under running water
Cough/ sneeze into your elbow

#TakeResponsibility
#Lassafever presents with symptoms similar to those of many illnesses like malaria.

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

Report to a health facility for diagnosis if you experience these symptoms. Early reporting saves lives.
404 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Oyo-122
FCT-84
Lagos-52
Kaduna-51
Imo-20
Delta-18
Kano-17
Kwara-16
Rivers-11
Enugu-10
Ogun-2
Edo-1

223,887 confirmed
211,537 discharged
2,985 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️ 0 case reported from Bauchi, Ekiti, Ondo, Osun and Plateau States

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

#TakeResponsibility
Encourage your family & community to practice these healthy habits to help slow the spread of #COVID19

✔️ Wash or sanitize your hands 🙌🏾 frequently
✔️ Wear a face mask in public 😷
✔️ Always cough or sneeze into your elbow
✔️ Practice physical distancing, 2 arms length apart
✔️ Stay indoors and self isolate if you feel sick
✔️ Get vaccinated

The power to stop #COVID19 is in our hands 🙌🏾

#TakeResponsibility
📣 #CelebrateResponsibly

The response to the #COVID19 pandemic requires a whole-of-society approach. Individuals, families and institutions need to play their part in protecting each other by ensuring adherence to public health and social measures.

Our yuletide season campaign - #CelebrateResponsibly, focuses specifically on measures Nigerians need to take to protect themselves and their loved ones during this period.

Read press release with more information on the campaign:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/352/celebrate-responsibly-campaign%3A-ncdc-intensifies-covid-19-awareness-ahead-of-the-yuletide-s
1368 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-844
FCT-209
Oyo-58
Abia-51
Ondo-39
Ogun-30
Kaduna-26
Delta-20
Akwa Ibom-17
Osun-15
Ekiti-12
Anambra-7
Zamfara-7
Cross River-6
Kano-6
Kwara-6
Rivers-6
Bauchi-5
Gombe-3
Plateau-1

225,255 confirmed
211,660 discharged
2,985 deaths
Today’s report includes:

▪️7 confirmed cases reported from Anambra state for the 19th December 2021
▪️26 confirmed cases reported from Kaduna state for the 19th (10) & 20th (16) December 2021
▪️11 discharged cases reported from Anambra state for 19th December 2021
▪️13 Discharged cases reported from FCT for 20th December 2021
▪️ 0 cases reported from Sokoto State

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

#TakeResponsibility
Join the #CelebrateResponsibly campaign!

Together we can #TakeResponsibility to reduce the spread of #COVID19 this festive season:

😷 Wear a face mask
🚫 Avoid large gatherings
🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️ Observe physical distancing
💦 Wash hands frequently with soap & water
💉 Get vaccinated

Download the campaign resources via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/resource/
#CelebrateResponsibly! Protect others!

Do not mingle with others if you have  symptoms suggestive of #COVID19.

A sudden loss of taste & smell with fever, headache or runny nose may be #COVID19

Please do not ignore these symptoms. #TakeResponsibility to prevent the risk of spread.
#Lassafever is spread through contact with:

Body fluids such as urine, saliva or blood of infected rats
Household items or food contaminated with body fluids of infected rats
Body fluids of an infected person

Read more 🔗
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/350/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory
2123 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-1552
FCT-197
Edo-155
Rivers-81
Delta-44
Plateau-33
Kwara-30
Kano-16
Enugu-12
Gombe-2
Bauchi-1

227,378 confirmed
211,761 discharged
2,989 deaths
Today’s report includes:

▪️33 confirmed cases and 10 discharges reported from Plateau state for 20th December 2021
▪️12 confirmed cases reported from Enugu state for 20th December 2021
▪️ 0 cases reported from Sokoto State

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

#TakeResponsibility
Are you organising or attending an event? Outdoor activities are highly recommended

Ensure venues do not accommodate more than 50% of normal capacity
Ensure sitting arrangements allow for physical distancing
Ensure adequate hand hygiene facilities or hand sanitiser at the venue
Ensure proper use of face mask by all attendees
In closed settings, ensure adequate ventilation or air conditioning in addition to other prevention measures

#CelebrateResponsibly to prevent the spread of #COVID19
#CelebrateResponsibly

There is an increase in confirmed #COVID19 cases recorded in Nigeria

We encourage all Nigerians to take collective responsibility

Wear a face mask properly to cover your nose & mouth in public

Wash your hands regularly with soap under running water

Practice physical distancing

#TakeResponsibility
#LassaFever is an infectious disease spread mainly by rodents & can cause outbreaks

Store foodstuff in well covered containers
Eliminate rodents (rats) in homes & communities by setting rat traps
Always keep your environment clean

📌 Learn more:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/L
4035 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-3,393
Rivers-260
Edo-62
Akwa Ibom-42
Kaduna-39
Ekiti-38
Oyo-38
Delta-31
Kano-31
Ogun-30
Abia-26
Bauchi-15
Ondo-14
Enugu-9
Kwara-7

231,413 confirmed
211,853 discharged
2,991 deaths
Today’s report includes:

▪️Additional 2,536 confirmed cases reported from Lagos state for 13th (37), 14th (365), 15th (197), 16th (577), 18th (742) & 19th (618) December
▪️42 confirmed cases reported from Akwa Ibom state for 20th (13) & 21st (29) December
▪️ 9 confirmed & 6 discharged cases reported from Enugu state for 21st December
▪️0 cases reported from Gombe, Osun and Sokoto State

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

#TakeResponsibility