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Nigeria's Honourable Misiter of Health #HMH, Dr. Osagie E. Ehanire, will be on Twitter Live reflecting and discussing next steps of 100 days for the #COVID19Nigeria Response.

Date: Today, Saturday, 6th June, 2020
Time: 4PM (WAT)

Platform: Twitter via twitter.com/Fmohnigeria

#TakeResponsibility
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In #Kano State, #NTANewsNow correspondent visited one of the four currently operational treatment centres for #COVID19 in the state.

Watch this clip to hear the experience of patients being treated for #COVID19 and health workers who provide care.

#TakeResponsibility
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As experts across the world work to find a solution to #COVID19, there are important steps we can take to stay safe:

Physical distancing
Frequent handwashing
Wearing a face mask in public

Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, DG NCDC, calls on everyone to #TakeResponsibility and inspire others to do the same.
Remember, it is important to stay home as much as possible to reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread. Please...

Hold meetings or religious gatherings via teleconference
Socialise with friends & family virtually
Avoid visiting the ill & elderly

#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Saturday 6th of June, 2020.

389 new cases of
#COVID19:

Lagos-66
FCT-50
Delta-32
Oyo-31
Borno-26
Rivers-24
Edo-23
Ebonyi-23
Anambra-17
Gombe-17
Nasarawa-14
Imo-12
Kano-12
Sokoto-12
Jigawa-8
Ogun-7
Bauchi-5
Kebbi-2
Kaduna-2
Katsina-2
Ondo-2
Abia-1
Niger-1

As at 6th of June 2020, there are 12233 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 3826 discharged and 342 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
Ensuring #FoodSafety is key in the prevention of infectious disease like #Cholera & #LassaFever.

#TakeResponsibility by ensuring safe hygienic practices in the preparation and consumption of food.

👌 Remember to wear a mask & practice physical distancing when visiting food markets.

Stay Safe!
#COVID19Nigeria update for Sunday 7th of June, 2020.

260 new cases of #COVID19:

Abia-67
FCT-40
Lagos-38
Ogun-19
Gombe-16
Edo-14
Imo-9
Kwara-8
Katsina-8
Nasarawa-8
Borno-8
Kaduna-6
Bauchi-5
Ekiti-4
Niger-2
Ondo-2
Plateau-2
Kano-2
Sokoto-2

As at 7th of June 2020, there are 12486 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 3959 discharged and 354 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
Q: Should I wear a mask?

A: The Federal Government has mandated the use of non-medical face masks, when in public spaces. You must wear a face mask when outdoors or in a public setting.

Read our guide on use of face masks by the public:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/UseOfClothFaceMasks.pdf


See more FAQs via:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/faq/
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Register here👉https://bit.ly/2YVns7K

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Monday 8th of June, 2020.

315 new cases of
#COVID19:

Lagos- 128
FCT-34
Rivers- 32
Edo- 28
Oyo- 22
Kaduna- 20
Gombe- 13
Ogun- 8
Plateau- 5
Delta- 7
Kwara- 7
Kano- 5
Bauchi- 4
Katsina- 2

As at 8th of June 2020, there are 12801 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 4040 discharged and 361 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
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📣#COVID19Nigeria UPDATE!!!

Measures for Easing of Lockdown Phase 2

🕙 Curfew from 10pm to 4am.

🕌 Restricted opening of religious centres.

Funerals limited to 20 people.

🧤 No use of latex gloves for non-medical purposes.

TO REMAIN CLOSED:
- Schools
- Bars
- Gyms
- Cinemas
- Restaurants
- Nightclubs
Our Weekly Epidemiological Report #NCDCWER (Week 21) has been published.

The editorial is on the revised version of the 'National Guideline for Clinical Case Management of #COVID19', in line with evolving knowledge and within the Nigerian context.

Read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/reports/261/2020-may-week-21
#COVID19Nigeria update for Tuesday 9th of June, 2020.

663 new cases of #COVID19:

Lagos-170
Ogun-108
Bauchi-69
Ebonyi-49
Edo-33
Rivers-30
FCT-26
Jigawa-26
Delta-20
Anambra-17
Gombe-16
Kano-16
Imo-15
Abia-14
Borno-11
Oyo-11
Plateau-8
Kebbi-6
Kaduna-6
Ondo-4
Niger-2
Katsina-2
Osun-1
Ekiti-1
Kwara-1
Nasarawa-1

As at 9th of June 2020, there are 13464 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 4206 discharged and 365 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
FAQs ON #COVID19 CASE MANAGEMENT

Q:
Is Hydroxychloroquine a treatment for #COVID19?

Ans:
The use of antivirals & other therapeutic medication (such as chloroquine & hydroxychloroquine) is strongly not recommended except when used as part of approved clinical trials.

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Tuesday 10th of June, 2020.

409 new cases of #COVID19:

Lagos-201
FCT- 85
Delta- 22
Edo- 16
Nasarawa- 14
Borno- 14
Kaduna- 14
Bauchi-10
Rivers-9
Enugu- 5
Kano- 5
Ogun- 4
Ondo- 4
Bayelsa- 2
Kebbi- 2
Plateau- 2

As at 10th of June 2020, there are 13,873 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 4,351 discharged and 382 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility