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

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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.

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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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#COVID19Nigeria update for Monday 15th of June, 2020.

573 new cases of
#COVID19:

Lagos-216
Rivers-103
Oyo-68
Edo-40
Kano-21
Gombe-20
FCT-17
Delta-13
Plateau-12
Bauchi-12
Niger-10
Kebbi-9
Ogun-8
Ondo-8
Abia-7
Nasarawa-5
Borno-1
Kwara-1
Benue-1
Anambra-1

As at 15th of June 2020, there are 16,658 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 5,349 discharged and 424 dead.

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

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Tuesday 16th of June, 2020.

490 new cases of #COVID19:

Lagos-142
FCT-60
Bayelsa-54
Rivers-39
Delta-37
Oyo-30
Kaduna-26
Imo-23
Enugu-19
Kwara-17
Gombe-11
Ondo-10
Bauchi-8
Ogun-7
Borno-6
Benue-1

As at 16th of June 2020, there are 17,148 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 5,623 discharged and 455 dead.

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

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Please #TakeResponsibility by ensuring temperature checks at entry points in public spaces including:

Offices
Banks
Supermarkets
Places of Worship

Those with a temperature over 37.50⁰ C should be denied entry and advised to seek medical attention.

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