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"Plenty people wey catch the virus dey recover after dem collect treatment. When Government people come make we allow dem to test us."

Do not discriminate against people with #COVID19 as most people recover fully after treatment.

Remember, #COVID19 is not a death sentence.

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Our sister agency, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control in Nigeria (NAFDAC)
released a statement on local remedies for #COVID19.

A claim of a cure must be subjected to clinical evaluation through well controlled, randomised clinical trials following an approved clinical trial protocol.

Read:
https://nafdac.gov.ng/nafdacs-position-on-local-claims-for-covid-19-remedies/
#COVID19Nigeria update for Friday 22nd May, 2020.

245 new cases of #COVID19:
131-Lagos
16-Jigawa
13-Ogun
12-Borno
9-Kaduna
9-Oyo
9-Rivers
9-Ebonyi
8-Kano
7-Kwara
5-Katsina
3-Akwa Ibom
3-Sokoto
2-Bauchi
2-Yobe
1-Anambra
1-Gombe
1-Niger
1-Ondo
1-Plateau
1-FCT
1-Bayelsa

As at 22nd of May 2020, there are 7261 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 2007 discharged and 221 dead.

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

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Regular handwashing is very important to reduce the risk of spread of #COVID19.

An important moment to wash your hands is after handling money, especially if you are handling or eating food.

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DID YOU KNOW?

NCDC owns & manages the National Public Health Reference Lab with 2 campuses in Abuja & Lagos.

Currently, the 25 #COVID19 molecular testing labs are managed by Teaching Hospitals or States depending on their location, with guidance and coordination provided by NCDC.
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Measures put in place for the ease of the lockdown as business and offices reopen include the following guidelines

Provision of hand washing facilities & sanitiser
Enforcement of physical distancing
Mandatory use of cloth face masks

Read full guide
https://t.co/Q89c0mpkDo
When medical and laboratory supplies are received at NCDC, they are entered into our central logistics management system.

Every day, we deploy supplies to states across the country, using indicators such as number of new cases to determine quantity and prevent stockout.
The #COVID19Nigeria situation report for 22nd 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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The #COVID19Nigeria microsite, you can find relevant guidelines for health workers including:

💊Community Case Definitions
💊Clinical Management of #COVID19
💊Rational Use of PPE
💊Management of Pregnant Women & Nursing Mothers

Access via:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/guideline/
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#COVID19Nigeria update for Saturday 23rd May, 2020.

265 new cases of #COVID19:
133-Lagos
34-Oyo
28-Edo
23-Ogun
22-FCT
6-Plateau
5-Kaduna
3-Borno
3-Niger
2-Kwara
2-Bauchi
2-Anambra
2-Enugu

As at 23rd of May 2020, there are 7526 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 2174 discharged and 221 dead.

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

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KNOW THE FACTS!!!


Is #COVID19 the same as malaria?

No. Although both diseases may present with fever, they are very different. #COVID19 is caused by a virus while malaria by Plasmodium parasite. However, an individual can have #COVID19 and malaria at the same time
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"To dey wear face mask dey important but e get other important things wey you suppose know with the mask wey una dey wear."

Watch and share this important video on the proper use and care of face masks to reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread.

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The #COVID19Nigeria situation report for 21st May, 2020 has been published.

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

Download via:
https://t.co/Xo1WG4QDYT

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Mobile network providers have collaborated with NCDC to keep Nigerians informed on staying safe during the pandemic.

🙏Thank you MTN Nigeria
🙏Thank you GLO Nigeria
🙏Thank you Airtel Nigeria
🙏Thank you 9Mobile Nigeria

Your support plays a critical role in the nation's #COVID19 response.

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