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#COVID19Nigeria update for Tuesday 22nd of September, 2020.

176 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-73
Plateau-50
FCT-17
Rivers-8
Ondo-6
Niger-5
Ogun-5
Edo-3
Kaduna-3
Oyo-2
Bauchi-1
Bayelsa-1
Delta-1
Nasarawa-1

As at 22nd of September 2020, there are 57,613 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 48,836 discharged and 1,100 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
There is no scientific evidence that disinfectant tags often known as ‘Air Doctor’ can protect people against #COVID19. Read our recent advisory on the use of 'Air Doctor' by the public to prevent #COVID19.

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https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/266/public-health-advisory--no-evidence-on-benefit-of-%E2%80%98air-doctor%E2%80%99-tags-against-covid-19

#TakeResponsibility
You might come in contact with infected people with no symptoms.

It is important to maintain physical distancing and avoid large gatherings because you may not know who may have #COVID19.

#TakeResponsibility to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
Cloth masks provide protection when properly worn & cared for.

Wear mask covering your nose & mouth
Handle mask with clean hands
Wash cloth face masks after each use

#MaskOnNaija with other preventive measures

Learn how to make your own face mask:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/DIY_CLOTH_FACE_MASK_IG_TILES.pdf
Elderly persons especially those who are living with health conditions such as Diabetes, Cancer & Hypertension are advised not to travel during the #COVID19 pandemic.

#TakeResponsibility & adhere to all non pharmaceutical preventive measures of #COVID19 if you must travel.
#COVID19Nigeria update for Wednesday 23rd of September, 2020.

111 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-31
Gombe-18
Kaduna-18
FCT-15
Rivers-14
Imo-3
Kwara-3
Oyo-3
Bayelsa-2
Ogun-2
Edo-1
Osun-1

As at 23rd of September 2020, there are 57,724 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 48,985 discharged and 1,102 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
Everyone has a role to play to reduce the spread of #COVID19.

Quite a number of people who are infected with #COVID19 are #ASYMPTOMATIC but can spread the disease to others.

Wear YOUR face mask PROPERLY
COUGH/SNEEZE into your ELBOW
Practice HAND HYGIENE
📢 IVR Self-Assessment Tool

DO NOT ignore your symptoms. A sudden loss of taste/smell, cough or fever may be #COVID19.

Please dial *258*258# for the COVID-19 self-assessment tool if you suspect that you or a loved one may have been exposed to #COVID19.

#TakeResponsibility
If you join to worship in the MOSQUE today, take PREVENTIVE MEASURES to PROTECT yourself & loved ones.

Remember, you can come in contact with infected people with no symptoms in the mosque.

Wear a face mask & don't share personal items.

#TakeResponsibility
Are you in Jigawa State and experiencing symptoms of #COVID19

Please visit one of our sample collection sites in Jigawa State to get tested.

Access full list of sites via:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/samplesites/
#COVID19Nigeria update for Saturday 26th of September, 2020.

136 new cases of
#COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-41
Ogun-27
Rivers-19
Abia-10
Oyo-6
Plateau-6
Bauchi-5
Ondo-5
Ekiti-4
Kaduna-4
Edo-3
Ebonyi-2
Bayelsa-1
Delta-1
Osun-1
Yobe-1

As at 26th of September 2020, there are 58,198 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 49,722 discharged and 1,106 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Sunday 27th of September, 2020.

126 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

FCT-30
Lagos-24
Rivers-23
Ogun-13
Katsina-9
Plateau-9
Ondo-6
Kaduna-4
Kwara-4
Imo-2
Bauchi-1
Edo-1

As at 27th of September 2020, there are 58,324 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 49,794 discharged and 1,108 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
Get tested! Visit our sample collection sites in Zamfara State when experiencing symptoms of #COVID19.

Stay safe for everyone.

Access full list of sites via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/samplesites/
Are you a resident in ENUGU, GOMBE or NASARAWA State?

NCDC in collaboration with partners are carrying out a Household Sero-Prevalence Survey for #COVID19, to inform ongoing public health research and strengthen public health response for #COVID19Nigeria.

For more information, please read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/267/ncdc-and-nimr-launch-covid-19-household-seroprevalence-surveys-in-selected-states-of-nigeria
Should you be allowed to enter a store without a face mask?

In BusinessDay Nigeria newspaper, Nigeria HEalth Watch's Vivianne Ihekweazu emphasises the need for more institutions to #TakeResponsibility in ensuring that individuals adhere to #COVID19 preventive measures.

What does “#TAKERESPONSIBILITY” mean for Institutions in the COVID-19 Response in Nigeria?

Read more via:
https://businessday.ng/health/article/what-does-takeresponsibility-mean-for-institutions-in-the-covid-19-response-in-nigeria/
We’re working hard to ensure travel into & out of Nigeria is a seamless process for all, while prioritising public health & safety.

See updated FAQs, including review of the time required to carry out a #COVID19 test before traveling from 96 hrs to 120 hrs: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/nitpfaq/