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Today marks the beginning of #WorldMaskWeek2020.

Join the #MaskOnNaija campaign to let everyone know that one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of #COVID19 is by wearing a face mask.

#MaskOnNaija to protect others as they protect you.

#TakeResponsibility
Given the ongoing community transmission of #COVID19, strict adherence to the use of face masks in public spaces can help reduce risk of spread of the virus.

Read press release via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/259/nigeria-commemorates-world-mask-week

#MaskUpNaija
#TakeResponsibility
#MaskingForAFriend
#MaskOnNaija to reduce the risk of spreading #COVID19 to others around you.

#TakeResponsibility! Please #WearAMask today as you practice other #COVID19 preventive measures.

MASK UP!
STAY SAFE!!
STAY HEALTHY!!!

It's #WorldMaskWeek2020.😷
#COVID19Nigeria update for Saturday 8th of August, 2020.

453 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

FCT-75
Lagos-71
Benue-53
Delta-39
Borno-30
Enugu-25
Plateau-24
Osun-20
Abia-19
Oyo-17
Kaduna-16
Kano-13
Ebonyi-13
Ogun-9
Kwara-7
Ondo-6
Gombe-3
Ekiti-2
Akwa Ibom-1
Rivers-1

As at 8th of August 2020, there are 46,140 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 33,044 discharged and 942 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
Wearing of a face mask is to be practiced with other #COVID19 preventive measures:

Wash your hands frequently with soap & water
Observe physical distancing
Sneeze/Cough into your elbow

Remember!
My mask protects you.
Your mask protects me.


#MaskOnNaija
#TakeResponsibility
Observing physical distance reduces the risk of contact with droplets when an infected person sneezes/coughs.

#MaskOnNaija to reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread to those around you. #TakeResponsibility and:

#WearAFacemask
Observe physical distancing
Wash your hands frequently
#COVID19Nigeria update for Monday 10th of August, 2020.

290 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-82
Plateau-82
Oyo-19
FCT-18
Edo-16
Kaduna-15
Enugu-9
Ogun-9
Kano-8
Kwara-8
Cross River-5
Ondo-5
Rivers-5
Ekiti-4
Imo-3
Borno-2

As at 10th of August 2020, there are 46,867 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 33,346 discharged and 950 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
#NCDCInTheNews

‘It is difficult to gain public trust in a context of economic, social & security difficulties. Yet at NCDC, we have remained focused on our mandate.’

In this insightful piece, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), describes Nigeria’s response to the #COVID19 pandemic.

Read more via: 📰
https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/category/editorial/
#COVID19Nigeria update for Tuesday 11th of August, 2020.

423 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-117
FCT-40
Ondo-35
Rivers-28
Osun-24
Benue-21
Abia-19
Ogun-19
Ebonyi-18
Delta-17
Kwara-17
Kaduna-15
Anambra-14
Ekiti-11
Kano-9
Imo-6
Gombe-4
Oyo-3
Taraba-3
Bauchi-1
Edo-1
Nasarawa-1

As at 11th of August 2020, there are 47,290 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 33,609 discharged and 956 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
Ease of the lockdown does not mean that the #COVID19 outbreak is over.

Please #TakeResponsibility as guidelines are updated to protect yourself & loved ones by:

😷Wearing a mask
Adherence to guidelines in public spaces
Avoiding bars/clubs, gyms, cinemas & event centres https://t.co/J4x32596tD
As we #MaskOnNaija, ensure to:


#WearAMask properly.
Wash your mask after use.
Handle your mask with clean hands.

Remember, a face mask is a personal item & must not be shared. Read advisory on the use of cloth face mask via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/UseOfClothFaceMasks.pdf

#TakeResponsibility
Observing physical distance reduces the risk of contact with droplets when an infected person sneezes/coughs.

#MaskOnNaija to reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread to those around. #TakeResponsibility and:


#WearAFacemask.
Observe physical distancing.
Wash your hands frequently.
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#Cholera can be linked to the lack of safe water supply, poor sanitation as well as inadequate infection prevention & control practices especially in rural communities.

This video by the Global Health Media shows us how.
Wearing a face mask is to be practiced with other #COVID19 preventive measures:


Wash your hands frequently with soap & water.
Observe physical distancing.
Sneeze/Cough into your elbow.

Remember, my mask protects you, your mask protects me.

#MaskOnNaija
#TakeResponsibility