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Frequent hand washing with soap under running water is one of the most effective ways to stop spread of diseases like #COVID19 that are transmitted via person-to-person contact or by touching contaminated surfaces.

#TakeResponsibility to keep yourself & loved ones safe & healthy
Remember, there is no scientific evidence that disinfectant tags often known as ‘Air Doctor’ can protect people against #COVID19.

Read our advisory on the use of 'Air Doctor' by the public to prevent #COVID19.

Link:
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

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Do not use a face shield without a face mask. A face shield alone cannot prevent the spread of infectious diseases like #COVID19.

Remember to:
Wear a face mask
Wash your hands with soap under running water
Cough/sneeze into your elbow

#TakeResponsibility
As you worship today, #TakeResponsibility to stay safe & healthy;

Wear a face mask
Wash your hands frequently
Cough/sneeze into your elbow
Maintain physical distance
Don't share personal items
Adhere to other #COVID19 prevention measures
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
#COVID19Nigeria update for Thursday 1st of October, 2020.

153 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-81
Rivers-21
FCT-11
Ogun-8
Kaduna-7
Oyo-6
Akwa Ibom-5
Osun-3
Katsina-3
Edo-2
Ebonyi-2
Nasarawa-2
Plateau-1
Kano-1

As at 1st of October 2020, there are*59,001 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 50,452 discharged and 1,112 dead.

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


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Everyone has a role to play to reduce the spread of #COVID19 during the election

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.

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The risk of getting infected with #COVID19 is higher when we don't wear #facemask to public places.

#Wear your facemask properly at all times. Adhere to all non pharmaceutical preventive measures of #COVID19.
#StaySafe
#COVID19Nigeria update for Friday 2nd of October, 2020.

126 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-62
Rivers-22
Ogun-9
Plateau-7
FCT-7
Osun-5
Kwara-5
Taraba-3
Bayelsa-2
Abia-2
Zamfara-1
Imo-1

As at 2nd of October 2020, there are 59,127 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 50,593 discharged and 1,112 dead.

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


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If you MUST gather 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.

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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.
WEARING a face mask WRONGLY is as good as NOT wearing a mask AT ALL.

Remember during elections, you can come in contact with infected people with no symptoms at polling stations.

#TakeResponsibility to keep yourself & loved ones safe.

Read more via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/ElectionsDuringCOVID-19July2020.pdf
As you worship today, #TakeResponsibility to stay safe & healthy;

Wear a face mask
Wash your hands frequently
Cough/sneeze into your elbow
Maintain physical distance
Don't share personal items
Adhere to other #COVID19 prevention measures
#COVID19Nigeria update for Saturday 3rd of October, 2020.

160 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Rivers
-42
Lagos-32
Plateau-21
FCT-18
Kaduna-14
Ogun-11
Katsina-10
Kwara-3
Ondo-3
Imo-3
Anambra-1
Abia-1
Oyo-1

As at 3rd of October 2020, there are 59,287 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 50,718 discharged and 1,113 dead.

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


#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Sunday 4th of October, 2020.

58 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Plateau-18
Lagos-15
Katsina-10
Ogun-5
Kaduna-4
Edo-3
Ekiti-1
FCT-1
Ondo-1

As at 4th of October 2020, there are 59,345 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 50,768 discharged and 1,113 dead.

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


#TakeResponsibility