#COVID19Nigeria update for Monday 14th December, 2020.

201 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Kaduna-74
Lagos-53
Katsina-40
Rivers-11
Plateau-9
Kwara-6
Bauchi-2
Ogun-2
Taraba-2
Edo-1
Sokoto-1

As at 14th December 2020, there are 73,374 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 66,314 discharged and 1,197 dead.

Our discharges today include 123 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines.

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

School authorities, parents, teachers, workers and students should #TakeResponsibility to reduce risk of #COVID19 spread

Ensure that everyone above 6 years of age always wears a face mask.

Nigeria International Travel Portal

Q: Must travelers departing from Nigeria test for COVID-19?

A: The requirement for COVID-19 PCR negative test depends on the airline and travel destination.

For more FAQs on the travel portal, visit:
covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/nitpfaq/

Wearing a face mask reduces the risk of transmission of #COVID19.

#TakeResponsibility to protect others around you;
✅Wear a face mask
✅Observe physical distancing
✅Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water
✅Cough/sneeze into your bent elbow

#COVID19Nigeria update for Tuesday 15th December, 2020.

758 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

FCT-305
Lagos-152
Kaduna-103
Bauchi-44
Gombe-35
Plateau-31
Rivers-17
Sokoto-15
Kwara-13
Kano-9
Ebonyi-8
Ogun-5
Osun-5
Oyo-4
Edo-4
Anambra-4
Bayelsa-2
Ekiti-1
Taraba-1

As at 15th December 2020, there are 74,132 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 66,494 discharged and 1,200 dead.

Our discharges today include 29 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines.

Our confirmed cases today includes data reported from the FCT over 2 days.

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

#COVID19Nigeria update for Wednesday 16th December, 2020.

930 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-279
FCT-179
Plateau-62
Kaduna-54
Kano-52
Katsina-52
Imo-42
Jigawa-42
Rivers-38
Kwara-30
Nasarawa-19
Yobe-15
Ogun-13
Borno-10
Oyo-9
Niger-9
Ebonyi-6
Bauchi-6
Edo-5
Taraba-4
Sokoto-2
Cross River-2

As at 16th December 2020, there are 75,062 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 66,775 discharged and 1,200 dead.

Our discharges today include 106 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines.

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

Non-compliance to preventive measures for #COVID19 puts you & everyone around you at risk of getting infected.

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

ScrollRead our advisory for vulnerable groups:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/AdvisoryforVulnerableGroupsV2June2020.pdf

Nigeria International Travel Portal

Q: What countries require a #COVID19 PCR negative test?

A: This depends on the country you are travelling to. Kindly check with the embassy of the country you intend to travel to.

For more NITP FAQs, visit:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/nitpfaq/

#COVID19Nigeria update for Thursday 17th December, 2020.

1,145 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-459
FCT-145
Kaduna-138
Plateau-80
Katsina-70
Gombe-52
Niger-31
Kano-23
Bayelsa-21
Bauchi-18
Ondo-18
Rivers-17
Ogun-12
Oyo-12
Edo-8
Nasarawa-8
Ebonyi-7
Osun-6
Ekiti-5
Kebbi-5
Borno-4
Jigawa-3
Akwa Ibom-2
Anambra- 1

As at 17th December 2020, there are 76,207 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 67,110 discharged and 1,201 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility

Health workers should maintain a high index of suspicion & adhere to universal standard precautions when managing suspected or confirmed cases of #COVID19.

Find the latest guidelines for health workers at covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/guideline.

#TakeResponsibility

#COVID19Nigeria update for Friday 18th December, 2020.

806 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-287
FCT-255
Kaduna-36
Akwa Ibom-29
Katsina-25
Rivers-25
Kwara-21
Bauchi-19
Kano-15
Ondo-14
Plateau-13
Yobe-12
Nasarawa-11
Ebonyi-9
Gombe-8
Abia-7
Delta-4
Imo-4
Osun-3
Anambra-2
Borno-2
Cross River-1
Edo-1
Ekiti-1
Jigawa-1
Ogun-1

As at 18th December 2020, there are 77,013 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 67,484 discharged and 1,212 dead.

Total reported deaths for today includes a cumulative of 6 deaths recorded in Gombe State over two days.

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

Nigeria International Travel Portal

Q: What is the procedure for short trips (less than 7 days)?

A: All travelers to Nigeria must adhere to the self-isolation period. Please consider reviewing your travel plans.

For more NITP FAQs, visit:
covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/nitpfaq/

#COVID19Nigeria update for Saturday 19th December, 2020.

920 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-308
FCT-207
Kaduna-179
Plateau-46
Niger-43
Adamawa-26
Sokoto-18
Rivers-16
Yobe-15
Enugu-13
Kano-13
Ogun-12
Delta-10
Edo-5
Osun-3
Oyo-3
Anambra-2
Ekiti-1

As at 19th December 2020, there are 77,933 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 67,784 discharged and 1,218 dead.

Our discharges today include 115 community recoveries in Kaduna State and 104 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines.

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

Nigeria International Travel Portal

Q: I am unable to come to the lab, can my sample be taken at home?

A: Please contact the laboratory you chose for your #COVID19 repeat test during registration to explore available options.

For more NITP FAQs, visit:
covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/nitpfaq/