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Restrictions for Easing of Lockdown Phase 2:

👥 No public gathering of more than 20 people outside the workplace.
🕌 Restricted opening of religious centres with strict guidelines.
🚍 No interstate travel except for essential goods.
🛫 No non-essential international travel.
“Some may infect others while they do not even know they have the disease. Unfortunately, the brunt will be borne by the elderly, immunocompromised persons, or persons with underlying ailments.” ~ Dr. Emeka Ikeche, #COVID19 Survivor

#MyCOVID19NaijaStory
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"There are other heroes who operate in the background & are hardly seen. You don’t see them & you don’t hear of them in the news.Yet I think they are the greatest heroes.These are the families of those at the frontline of the response"

Read this #MyCOVID19NaijaStory via: https://nigeriahealthwatch.com/mycovid19naijastory-honouring-our-unsung-covid-19-heroes/

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Thursday 11th of June, 2020.

681 new cases of
#COVID19:

Lagos-345
Rivers-51
Ogun-48
Gombe-47
Oyo-36
Imo-31
Delta-28
Kano-23
Bauchi-18
Edo-12
Katsina-12
Kaduna-9
Anambra-7
Jigawa-5
Kebbi-4
Ondo-4
Nasarawa-1

As at 11th of June 2020, there are 14,554 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 4,494 discharged and 387 dead.

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

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📢STOP FAKE NEWS

Fake news can lead to panic, mistrust and misinformed decisions.

Please verify all information before sharing.


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Q: Is there a restriction on mass gatherings?

A: Yes. Gatherings of more than 20 people outside of a workplace is prohibited.


The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has announced restricted opening of places of worship with strict guidelines including physical distancing.

More FAQs:

https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/faq/
Is #COVID19 the same as malaria

No. Although both disease may present with fever, they are very different. #COVID19 is caused by a virus while malaria by Plasmodium parasite.

However an individual can have both malaria and #COVID19 at the same time.

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Friday 12th of June, 2020.

627 new cases of
#COVID19:

Lagos-229
FCT-65
Abia-54
Borno-42
Oyo-35
Rivers-28
Edo-28
Gombe-27
Ogun-21
Plateau-18
Delta-18
Bauchi-10
Kaduna-10
Benue-9
Ondo-8
Kwara-6
Nasarawa-4
Enugu-4
Sokoto-3
Niger-3
Kebbi-3
Yobe-1
Kano-1

As at 12th of June 2020, there are 15181 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 4891 discharged and 399 dead.

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

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Saturday 13th of June, 2020.

501 new cases of
#COVID19:

Lagos-195
FCT-50
Kano-42
Kaduna-27
Edo-26
Oyo-22
Imo-21
Gombe-17
Benue-12
Enugu-12
Delta-11
Anambra-11
Ebonyi-10
Nasarawa-9
Ogun-9
Bauchi-8
Kebbi-4
Akwa Ibom-3
Jigawa-3
Katsina-3
Yobe-2
Borno-2
Kwara-1
Ondo-1

As at 13th of June 2020, there are 15682 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 5101 discharged and 407 dead.

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

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Remember, ALWAYS wear a mask while in public spaces, including places of worship.

Please DO NOT pull below the nose or below the chin. Doing so can put yourself & others at risk for #COVID19.

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The spread of #COVID19 has been linked to large gatherings.

Please, do not attend any gathering with more than 20 people. When out, maintain 2 metres between you & the next person.

You‘re putting lives at risk by attending concerts and other large gatheings. Your life is in your hands.

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As the Federal Government has authorised re-opening of places of worship, we implore strict adherence to guidelines. See our guidelines for compulsory measures for religious gatherings including:

🌡 Temperature checks
↔️ Social distancing
🙌 Hygiene practices

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https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/GUIDELINES_ON_REOPENING_OF_PLACES_OF_WORSHIP_Final.pdf
FAQs ON #COVID19 CASE MANAGEMENT

Q: Is #COVID19 a severe form of malaria?

A: Though #COVID19 presents with symptoms similar to malaria, for example fever, the diseases are caused by different organisms and differ in mode of transmission

#COVID19 is NOT malaria.

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Currently, there is no evidence that pregnant women are at higher risk of infection or complications from #COVID19.

However, due to changes that may occur during pregnancy, pregnant women are advised to reduce risk of exposure by staying at home.

Read more:

https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/GuidelinesforPregnantWomen_dUJKoC9.pdf
#COVID19Nigeria update for Sunday 14th of June, 2020.

403 new cases of #COVID19:

Gombe-73
Lagos-68
Kano-46
Edo-36
FCT-35
Nasarawa-31
Kaduna-17
Oyo-16
Abia-15
Delta-13
Borno-13
Plateau-8
Niger-7
Rivers-7
Enugu-6
Ogun-6
Kebbi-3
Ondo-1
Anambra-1
Imo-1

As at 14th of June 2020, there are 16,085 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 5,220 discharged and 420 dead.

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

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It is important for ALL attendees to wash or sanitise their hands before entry into their place of worship because hands are a primary way in which infectious diseases like #COVID19 can spread from person to person.

#TakeResponsibility to #StaySafe.
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The Guidelines for the 2nd phase of the eased restrictions has been updated by #PTFCOVID19, with effect from 2nd- 29th of June.

#TakeResponsibility & ensure you adhere to all the information on this guideline.

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