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Despite the ease on interstate travel restrictions, it is critical for Nigerians to adhere to preventive measures.

The actions you take today to prevent the spread of #COVID19 in your community protects the vulnerable and elderly people around you.

#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19 spreads easily even by those showing no symptoms.

If you are showing symptoms suggestive of #COVID19, self-isolate & call your state hotline to get tested:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/contact

#TakeResponsibility to prevent the spread, protect your loved ones and those around you.
#DoYouKnow that when you bring down your #facemask to the chin there is a high chance of contaminating it.

Always use your masks properly or remove completely when necessary to prevent the spread of #COVID19.

#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Monday 20th of July, 2020.

562 new cases of #COVID19:

FCT-102
Lagos-100
Plateau-52
Kwara-50
Abia-47
Kaduna-35
Benue-34
Oyo-26
Ebonyi-24
Kano-16
Niger-15
Anambra-14
Gombe-12
Edo-11
Rivers-6
Nasarawa-5
Delta-5
Borno-3
Enugu- 2
Bauchi-2
Kebbi- 1

As at 20th of July 2020, there are 37,225 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 15,333 discharged and 801 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
When you do not practice preventive behaviours, you increase the risk of spreading #COVID19 to your parents and the elderly.

#TakeResponsiblity to keep them safe- observe physical distancing, wear a face mask, and wash your hands frequently.
#COVID19Nigeria update for Tuesday 21st of July, 2020.

576 new cases of
#COVID19:

Lagos-88
Kwara-87
FCT-82
Plateau-62
Ondo-39
Enugu-28
Oyo-26
Taraba-24
Kaduna-20
Ebonyi-20
Edo-17
Cross River-16
Kano-14
Rivers-11
Ogun-10
Delta-9
Nasarawa-8
Osun-8
Katsina-3
Imo-2
Kebbi-1
Borno-1

As at 21st of July 2020, there are 37,801 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 15,677 discharged and 805 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
Have you washed your hands today?

#HandWashing remains the most basic and effective means to prevent the spread of infections, including #Meningitis.

It is very important to wash your hands regularly with soap under running water.

#TakeResponsibility
There are currently 58 labs in 30 states with the capacity to test for #COVID19 in Nigeria.

See our National Testing Strategy via:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/COVID19TestingStrategy_Lz3ZVsT.pdf

#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Wednesday 22nd of July, 2020.

543 new cases of #COVID19:

Lagos-180
FCT-86
Kaduna-56
Edo-47
Ondo-37
Kwara-35
Ogun-19
Rivers-19
Kano-17
Ebonyi-16
Enugu-16
Delta-7
Bayelsa-4
Bauchi-3
Abia-1
38,344 confirmed 15,815 discharged 813 deaths

As at 22nd of July 2020, there are 38,344 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 15,815 discharged and 813 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
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Positive news from the University of Oxford on progress made in the development of a safe and effective #COVID19 vaccine.

Phase I/II trials of the #COVID19 vaccine candidate shows promise. However, Phase III trials are needed to validate its efficacy against the virus.

https://twitter.com/UniofOxford/status/1285210154984710145
Despite the ease on interstate travel restrictions, it is critical for Nigerians to adhere to preventive measures.

The actions you take today to prevent the spread of #COVID19 in your community protects the vulnerable and elderly people around you.

#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19 spreads easily even by those showing no symptoms.

If you are showing symptoms suggestive of #COVID19, self-isolate & call your state hotline to get tested:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/contact.

#TakeResponsibility to prevent the spread, protect your loved ones and those around you.
#COVID19 spreads when we touch contaminated objects or surfaces.
Practicing good hand hygiene is effective in curbing the spread of
#COVID19inNigeria.

Wash your hands with soap & water, use alcohol based hand sanitizers. Adhere to other preventive measures.

#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Thursday 23rd of July, 2020.

604 new cases of #COVID19:

Lagos-203
Oyo-87
FCT-79
Edo-41
Osun-35
Ogun-24
Rivers-22
Kaduna-22
Akwa Ibom-20
Plateau-18
Delta-9
Ebonyi-9
Imo-8
Enugu-5
Kano-5
Cross River-5
Katsina-4
Nasarawa-3
Borno-2
Ekiti-2
Bauchi-1

As at 23rd of July 2020, there are 38,948 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 16,061 discharged and 833 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
The virus that causes #COVID19 can live on surfaces for several hours.

Please clean all surfaces, especially high- contact surfaces like door handles & stair rails with:

Soap & water
Diluted bleach or
Anti-bacterial wipes

#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Friday 24th of July, 2020.

591 new cases of #COVID19:

Oyo-191
Lagos-168
FCT-61
Ondo-29
Osun-26
Ebonyi-24
Edo-23
Ogun-14
Rivers-13
Akwa Ibom-12
Kaduna-10
Katsina-6
Borno-4
Ekiti-3
Delta-3
Imo-3
Niger-1

As at 24th of July 2020, there are 39,539 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 16,559 discharged and 845 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility