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

#WearAMask to reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread to those around you.

#TakeResponsibility

#LassaFever is a viral infection primarily transmitted to humans through direct contact, eating food or drinking water contaminated with urine, faeces, saliva or blood of infected rats.

Store foodstuff in rodent-proof containers, maintain clean environmental & hand hygiene.

Unwashed hands, untreated water, uncovered food are some of the ways #Cholera germs are spread.

Personal & environmental hygiene remain one of the best ways to STOP #Cholera.

Watch this little boy's story of cholera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG1VNSCsP5Q

#COVID19Nigeria update for Tuesday 27th of October, 2020.

113 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-51
FCT-15
Plateau-11
Kaduna-8
Oyo-8
Rivers-8
Ogun-4
Edo-2
Imo-2
Kwara-2
Delta-1
Kano-1

As at 27th of October 2020, there are 62,224 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 57,916 discharged and 1,135 dead.

Our discharges today include 165 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with new case management guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

#TakeResponsibility

One of the ways #COVID19 spreads is by touching contaminated surfaces, then touching your face with unwashed hands.

Ensure all surfaces are cleaned with soap & water or disinfectants at intervals to prevent transmission of the virus.

#TakeResponsibility

#LassaFever is an infectious disease spread mainly by rodents & can cause outbreaks;

✅Avoid contact with rodents
✅ Store foodstuff in rodent-proof containers
✅Keep environment clean
✅Wash hands frequently

📌 Learn more via: https://www.ncdc.gov.ng/news/206/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory

#COVID19Nigeria update for Wednesday 28th of October, 2020.

147 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-82
FCT-20
Rivers-9
Kaduna-8
Plateau-8
Benue-5
Edo-3
Kano-3
Nasarawa-3
Taraba-3
Ogun-2
Bauchi-1

As at 28th of October 2020, there are 62,371 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 58,095 discharged and 1,139 dead.

Our discharges today include 116 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with new case management guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

#TakeResponsibility

Cloth masks protect you if properly worn & cared for.

✅ #WearAMask properly
✅Wash your cloth face mask after use
✅Handle your mask with clean hands

Learn to make your own face mask via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/DIY_CLOTH_FACE_MASK_IG_TILES.pdf

#TakeResponsibility

#YellowFever is transmitted by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. To stay safe, GET VACCINATED.

It is a completely vaccine preventable disease and a single shot provides immunity for a lifetime.

#TakeResponsibility

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DISREGARDING the preventive measures for #COVID19 puts you & everyone around you at risk of getting infected.

When you #TakeResponsibility to limit the spread of the virus, you PROTECT the VULNERABLE as well.

The fight against #COVID19 requires our collective effort.

#COVID19Nigeria update for Thursday 29th of October, 2020.

150 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-89
Rivers-19
Ogun-11
Bayelsa-9
Kaduna-8
Plateau-8
Taraba-3
Osun-2
Delta-1

As at 29th of October 2020, there are 62,521 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 58,249 discharged and 1,141 dead.

Our discharges today include 66 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with new case management guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

#TakeResponsibility

#LassaFever can be treated. Early reporting to a healthcare facility greatly increases the chances of survival.

Early signs of the disease include sudden fever, sore throat and general body weakness.

#TakeResponsibility

#COVID19Nigeria update for Friday 30th of October, 2020.

170 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-106
FCT-25
Oyo-14
Edo-7
Kaduna-7
Ogun-4
Bauchi-2
Benue-2
Kano-1
Osun-1
Rivers-1

As at 30th of October 2020, there are 62,691 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 58,430 discharged and 1,144 dead.

Our discharges today include 85 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with new case management guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

#TakeResponsibility