#Lassafever can be transmitted by food that has been contaminated by urine and faeces of infected rats.

Store food away from animals and cook them properly before eating.

Our weekly #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 52) 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

#TakeResponsibility

Ensuring proper implementation of #COVID19 guidelines in schools & educational facilities is very important as schools resume.

#TakeResponsibility to reduce the risk of spread among children and school staff.

Download, read & share via https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/Public_Health_Guidance_on_Safe_School_Re-opening_in_Nigeria.pdf

Together, we can limit the transmission of #COVID19 in our society

💉Get vaccinated
😷 Wear a face mask
↔️ Keep physical distance from others around
🤧🧼 Practice good hand & respiratory hygiene
🪟 Keep spaces ventilated
🏥Seek medical attention if you feel ill

#TakeResponsibility

Reduce the risk of #LassaFever infection and spread in our communities

🚫Eliminate rats in homes & communities using rat traps
🚫Block all holes in your house to prevent entry of rats

Learn more via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/350/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory

420 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-103
Kwara-90
Akwa Ibom-49
FCT-39
Kano-33
Rivers-31
Cross River-17
Ogun-17
Kaduna-15
Edo-11
Niger-9
Oyo-5
Abia-1

248,732 confirmed
219,479 discharged
3,085 deaths

Today’s report includes 0 cases reported from Delta, Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Plateau, and Sokoto States

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

#TakeResponsibility

Reduce the risk of #COVID19 infection in schools.

School authorities should ensure easy access to soap and running water or hand sanitisers for hand hygiene.

#TakeResponsibility to comply with all guidelines.

In Nigeria, #Lassafever occurs throughout the year, but more cases are recorded during the dry season

To prevent the spread of Lassa fever, eliminate rats in your homes and avoid touching rats with bare hands.

📢COMING UP!!!

In few minutes on Channels Television #COVID19Update, our Head of Communication, Dr Yahya Disu will be live to discuss the latest situation report of #COVID19 in Nigeria.

Join the conversation live

DSTV - #420
Time - 6:00 pm

Live stream via https://youtu.be/-c8LoR84Xjs

422 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Rivers-178
Kwara-87
FCT-57
Borno-20
Kaduna-17
Plateau-14
Katsina-12
Delta-6
Edo-6
Jigawa-6
Anambra-5
Ekiti-5
Oyo-5
Ogun-3
Nasarawa-1

249,154 confirmed
220,195 discharged
3,086 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️20 cases reported from Bauchi state for 7th (12), 8th (1), 9th (2), and 10th (5) January 2022
▪️6 cases reported from Delta state for 4th (2) and 7th (4) January 2022
▪️0 cases reported from Abia, Sokoto, and Zamfara, States

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

#TakeResponsibility

It is crucial to limit the risk of #COVID19 infection among all ages.

#TakeResponsibility to protect children as school resumes

Encourage your children
✅6 years & above to #WearAMask
✅Wash their hands frequently
✅Cough/ sneeze into their elbow
✅Report when feeling sick

#Lassafever is preventable.

The virus is spread through contact with:

✅Body fluids of infected persons
✅Urine, faeces, saliva or blood of infected rodents
✅Objects, household items, surfaces or eating food contaminated by infected rodents

Clean Hands Save Lives!

Let's make regular #handwashing a habit to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

💦Wet hands with water
🧴Scrub both hands together thoroughly for 20 seconds with soap
🚰Rinse soap away under running water
🙌🏿Dry with a clean paper or hand towel

432 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-163
Rivers-109
Imo-27
Edo-16
Kaduna-15
Kwara-14
FCT-13
Oyo-13
Kano-12
Akwa Ibom-10
Delta-10
Bauchi-9
Jigawa-9
Ekiti-8
Borno-4

249,586 confirmed
220,839 discharged
3,092 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️163 cases reported from Lagos state for 11th (10) and 12th (153) January
▪️10 cases reported from Akwa Ibom state for 10th (7) and 11th (3) January
▪️0 cases reported from Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Plateau, Sokoto States

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

#TakeResponsibility

Children’s return to school during #COVID19 should be safe & well guided.

Schools should ensure adequate ventilation in classroom and educate their students on health safety measures.

#TakeResponsibility

Food safety is key in the prevention of infectious diseases such as #LassaFever and #Cholera.

Take extra precautions to ensure that all food items are stored in well-covered containers and protected from contact with rats.

#LassaFeverInfo