#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/

#COVID19Nigeria update for Saturday 20th December, 2020.

501 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-218
FCT-112
Kaduna-53
Plateau-24
Katsina-21
Kano-16
Yobe-14
Ondo-10
Ogun-9
Edo-7
Bayelsa-5
Rivers-4
Borno-4
Osun-2
Ekiti-2

As at 20th December 2020, there are 78,434 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 68,303 discharged and 1,221 dead

Our discharges today include 208 community recoveries in FCT, 126 in Kaduna State and 35 in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines.

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

Learn more about how different states are responding to the #COVID19 pandemic.

Visit our #COVID19NigeriaStories blog to read real stories & experiences from responders & health workers as they share their experiences dealing with the pandemic.

🔗covid19blog.ncdc.gov.ng

Nigeria International Travel Portal

Q: I have done a pre-departure test, why must I do a repeat test?

A: This is to cover any risk of infection that may have occured between your pre-departure test, date of travel as well as during the flight & on arrival.

#TakeResponsibility

#COVID19Nigeria update for Sunday 21st December, 2020.

356 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

FCT-79
Lagos-59
Kaduna-56
Katsina-37
Nasarawa-30
Kano-25
Edo-18
Gombe-14
Kebbi-12
Akwa Ibom-7
Rivers-7
Sokoto-7
Abia-3
Ogun-1
Cross River -1

As at 21st December 2020, there are 78,790 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 68,483 discharged and 1,227 dead

Our discharges today include 59 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines.

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

📢 #COVID19Update

In response to increasing #COVID19 cases, & poor adherence to preventive measures across the country, we have commenced a new awareness campaign for the Yuletide Season —#CelebrateResponsibly ✅

Press release 📰
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/282/%E2%80%98celebrate-responsibly%E2%80%99-and-save-lives%E2%80%93-new-awareness-campaign-for-the-yuletide-season

Nigerians are urged to adhere to all #COVID19 preventive measures as they celebrate Christmas & New Year

✅ Avoid all non-essential travel within & outside Nigeria
✅ Avoid mass gatherings
✅ Observe physical distancing in public
✅ Always wear a face mask

#CelebrateResponsibly