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📢 Introducing #COVID19Nigeria Self-Reporting!

If you suspect that you or a loved one may have been exposed to #COVID19, dial *258*258# to complete self-assessment and alert a member of our team.

Remember: *258*258#

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“Our health depends on our collective efforts. We have to #TakeResponsibility by adhering to three interventions in our hands:

* Use of Face Masks
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* Mass Gatherings👨‍👩‍👦‍👦
* Hand Washing
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~ Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, DG NCDC, at the Press Briefing of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID19 (#PTFCOVID19)
What can you do to reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread in the workplace

What should you do if an employee develops symptoms or tests positive for
#COVID19

For 'Guidelines for Businesses and Employers in Nigeria' & other useful guidelines visit:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/guideline/
#COVID19Nigeria update for Wednesday 17th of June, 2020.

587 new cases of
#COVID19:

Lagos-155
Edo-75
FCT-67
Rivers-65
Oyo-56
Delta-50
Bayelsa-25
Plateau-18
Kaduna-18
Enugu-17
Borno-12
Ogun-12
Ondo-7
Kwara-4
Kano-2
Gombe-2
Sokoto-1
Kebbi-1

As at 17th of June 2020, there are 17,735 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 5,967 discharged and 469 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
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.

#TakeResponsibility
A sudden loss of taste & smell with fever, headache or runny nose may be #COVID19.

Please do not ignore these symptoms. Call your state hotline immediately to arrange for a test.

State hotlines: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/contact/

FAQs on #COVID19 testing: https://t.co/mpzeLuSwx5
#COVID19Nigeria update for Thursday 18th of June, 2020.

745 new cases of #COVID19:

Lagos-280
Oyo-103
Ebonyi-72
FCT-60
Imo-46
Edo-34
Delta-33
Rivers-25
Kaduna-23
Ondo-16
Katsina-12
Kano-10
Bauchi-8
Borno-7
Kwara-5
Gombe-4
Sokoto-2
Enugu-2
Yobe-1
Osun-1
Nasarawa-1

As at 18th of June 2020, there are 18,480 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 6,307 discharged and 475 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Friday 19th of June, 2020.

667 new cases of #COVID19:

Lagos-281
Abia-48
Oyo-45
FCT-38
Ogun-37
Enugu-31
Ondo-23
Plateau-21
Edo-19
Delta-18
Rivers-18
Bayelsa-17
Akwa Ibom-17
Kaduna-14
Kano-12
Bauchi-9
Gombe-4
Osun-3
Benue-3
Nasarawa-3
Kwara-3
Ekiti-2
Borno-1

As at 19th of June 2020, there are 19,147 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 6,581 discharged and 487 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Saturday 20th of June, 2020.

661 new cases of
#COVID19:

Lagos-230
Rivers-127
Delta-83
FCT-60
Oyo-51
Edo-31
Bayelsa-27
Kaduna-25
Plateau-13
Ondo-6
Nasarawa-3
Ekiti-2
Kano-2
Borno-1

As at 20th of June 2020, there are 19,808 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 6,718 discharged and 506 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Sunday 21st of June, 2020.

436 new cases of
#COVID19:

Lagos-169
Oyo-52
Plateau-31
Imo-29
Kaduna-28
Ogun-23
FCT-18
Enugu-18
Bauchi-17
Bayelsa-14
Rivers-8
Osun-6
Kano-6
Edo-5
Benue-5
Adamawa-3
Borno-2
Abia-1
Ekiti-1

As at 21st of June 2020, there are 20,244 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 6,879 discharged and 518 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
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A sudden loss of taste & smell with fever, headache or runny nose may be #COVID19

Please do not ignore these symptoms. Call your state hotline immediately to arrange for a test

State hotlines: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/contact/

FAQs on #COVID19 testing: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/FAQS_on_COVID19_Diagnostics.pdf
If you suspect that you or a loved one may have been exposed to #COVID19, please log on to http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng to complete a self-assessment & alert one of our agents.

Alternatively, dial *258*258# from your mobile phone.

#TakeResponsibility
LET'S WORK TOGETHER!

Nigeria is now at community transmission meaning that people getting infected cannot identify the source of #COVID19 infection.

We all need to do all we can to protect ourselves and loved ones even if you feel fine.

#TakeResponsibility