The #COVID19Nigeria situation report for 26th 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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FAQs ON #COVID19 TESTING

What happens after a #COVID19 sample is collected?

After collection, samples are placed in a transport tube, carefully packaged and transported to the nearest lab within the NCDC laboratory network for testing

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Our hands are one of the primary ways by which infectious diseases like #COVID19 spread.

#TakeResponsibility by washing your hands frequently with soap under running water for 20 seconds.

Remember to teach your loved ones and those around you the importance of hand hygiene.

“I live in my apartment alone so I was worried about my neighbours. What if they contracted the disease from me? From touching the same gate as I did or something...”

- Olubunmi Adefisayo, #COVID19 Survivor
#MyCOVID19NaijaStory


Bunmi was infected with #COVID19 & managed at Infectious Disease Hospital Yaba & has recovered. Read his story about how officials from the Lagos State Ministry of Health carried out contact tracing at a supermarket he visited, what he learned about patient confidentiality and the reality of #COVID19 in Nigeria.

The #COVID19 EOC risk communication team continues to conduct campaigns across the country by engaging a wide range of stakeholders.

We are grateful to the MDAs & partners who make up this team including:
- Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria
- WHO Nigeria Country Office
- UNICEF Nigeria
- National Orientation Agency, and
- The Federal Ministry of Information and Culture

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LETS FIGHT #COVID19, Not People!

Please treat each other with respect and show support to encourage transparency.

We commend the courageous survivors who share their stories to spread awareness and protect others

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DID YOU KNOW?

There is no rapid diagnostic test (RDT) kits for #COVID19 validated by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

These tests are not being used in Nigeria because they can produce false results.

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#Facemask supports other preventive measures of #COVID19.

#TakeResponsibility and learn how to use them safely along with practicing good hygiene.

Learn how to handle mask properly from this video and share with your family and friends.

After your #COVID19 test result has been communicated to you, please continue to adhere to preventive measures and guidelines.

If you test positive, please do not panic. You will be transferred to an isolation centre for your health & that of those around you.

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A majority of #COVID19 patients will show mild symptoms & recover.

The current national case management protocol is for all cases to be managed by a team of clinicians in an isolation centre to ensure optimal care & to prevent further spread of the disease.

Document Link: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/COVID19ClinicalCaseMgt.pdf

DID YOU KNOW?

It is possible to have #COVID19 and not show any symptoms.

It is important to maintain physical distancing and avoid large gatherings because you may not know who may have the disease.

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