Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

A zoonosis is an infectious disease that is transmitted from animals to humans or from humans to animals.

This #WorldZoonosesDay, we are reminded of how human & animal health are linked & the importance of taking a One Health approach in infectious disease preparedness & response.

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The government's advice on #COVID19 prevention is to be taken seriously to avoid infecting other people unknowingly.

#TakeResponsibility - wear a face mask in public spaces, maintain physical distancing and practice hand & respiratory hygiene to protect yourself and loved ones.

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Monday 6th of July, 2020.

575 new cases of #COVID19:

Lagos-123
FCT-100
Delta-58
Edo-52
Ogun-42
Katsina-24
Bayelsa-23
Rivers-22
Borno-19
Plateau-18
Ondo-18
Oyo-17
Kwara-15
Osun-13
Enugu-9
Nasarawa-7
Abia-6
Cross River-5
Kaduna-3
Ekiti-1

As at 6th of July 2020, there are 29,286 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 11,828 discharged and 654 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility

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#COVID19:

“Abin da ya cenzu a rayuwa na suboda ina so zaman lafiya shi ne ina nisantar da jama'a. Kuma na rage yawo ba na fita in ba dole ba.” ~Ali Nuhu

#BadaTakaGudunmawa
#TakeResponsibility

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At least, 1 out of every 10 persons over 50 years old who had #COVID19 died from it in Nigeria.

Please #TakeResponsibility today to protect yourself, your loved ones and the elderly around you and in our society. COVID 19 is real.

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#COVID19 symptoms take between 2-14 days to develop. Infected people with no symptoms (asymptomatic) or just mild symptoms can still infect others.

#TakeResponsiblity to protect others:
✅Observe physical distancing 🚶🏽 🚶🏽
✅Wear a face mask😷
✅Wash your hands frequently 💦

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Tuesday 7th of July, 2020.

503 new cases of #COVID19:

Lagos-153
Ondo-76
Edo-54
FCT-41
Enugu-37
Rivers-30
Benue-24
Osun-20
Kaduna-15
Kwara-13
Abia-9
Borno-8
Plateau-6
Taraba-5
Ogun-3
Kano-3
Kebbi-2
Nasarawa-2
Bayelsa-1
Gombe-1

As at 7th of July 2020, there are 29,879 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 12,108 discharged and 669 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility

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📢 DID YOU KNOW?

#COVID19Nigeria data shows that infected people over 64 years are 23 times more likely to die from #COVID-19 than the younger people.

#TakeResponsibility to protect others
✅Observe physical distancing🚶🏽 🚶🏽
✅Wear a face mask😷
✅Wash your hands frequently 💦

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Wednesday 8th of July, 2020.

460 new cases of #COVID19:

Lagos-150
Rivers-49
Oyo-43
Delta-38
FCT-26
Anambra-20
Kano-20
Plateau-18
Edo-14
Bayelsa-13
Enugu-13
Osun-12
Kwara-10
Borno-8
Ogun-7
Kaduna-6
Imo-4
Bauchi-3
Gombe-3
Niger-2
Adamawa-1

As at 8th of July 2020, there are 30,249 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 12,373 discharged and 684 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility

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As domestic travel by air resumes, travelers are advised to adhere to recommended measures to reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread

NCDC continues to work closely with the @NigerianCAA, @FAAN_Official and other relevant authorities to ensure safe air travels

#TakeResponsibility

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When you don’t practice preventive behaviours, you increase the risk of #COVID19 spread to your parents & the elderly

Protect your loved ones & adhere to recommended measures;

* Observe physical distancing 🌚 〰️ 🌝

* Wear a face mask 😷

* Wash your hands frequently 💦

#TakeResponsibility

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Watch this report from the African Independent Television (AIT) to learn more about the realities of #COVID19 patients as they share their experiences on the road to recovery.

#COVID19 is Real!
Keep yourself and loved ones safe by following guidelines & precautions.

Visit http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for more.

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Thursday 9th of July, 2020.

499 new cases of #COVID19:

Lagos-157
Edo-59
Ondo-56
Oyo-31
Akwa Ibom-22
Borno-21
Plateau-19
Kaduna-18
Katsina-18
Bayelsa-17
FCT-17
Delta-14
Kano-11
Rivers-10
Enugu-8
Ogun-6
Kwara-4
Imo-3
Nasarawa-2
Osun-2
Abia-1
Ekiti-1
Niger-1
Yobe-1

As at 9th of July 2020, there are 30748 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 12546 discharged and 689 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility

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NCDC IN THE NEWS!

This article published in today’s Vanguard Newspaper outlines TEN THINGS you may not know about Nigeria's national public health institute - The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.

Read here:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/07/building-nigerias-health-security-10-things-you-may-not-know-about-ncdc/

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