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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
Are you experiencing symptoms associated with #COVID19? #TakeResponsibility to protect others.

Call your state emergency number via https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/contact/ to get tested.

#CelebrateResponsibly
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
#COVID19Nigeria update for Monday 22nd December, 2020.

999 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

FCT-416
Lagos-324
Kaduna-68
Plateau-42
Kwara-32
Kano-24
Gombe-14
Sokoto-12
Yobe-12
Akwa Ibom-11
Bayelsa-10
Rivers-7
Bauchi-7
Ogun-6
Oyo-5
Edo-4
Taraba-4
Jigawa-1

As at 22nd December 2020, there are 79,789 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 68,879 discharged and 1,231 dead
Our discharges today include 254 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Proper handling of CLOTH FACE MASKS helps reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread.

Wash the mask after purchase
Wash/sanitise your hands before wearing the mask
Ensure it covers your nose & mouth with no open gaps
Wash immediately after each use

#CelebrateResponsibly
#COVID19Nigeria update for Wednesday 23rd December, 2020.

1,133 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-397
FCT-357
Kaduna-81
Plateau-63
Katsina-46
Sokoto-32
Oyo-28
Ogun-21
Kano-19
Rivers-18
Osun-13
Edo-12
Niger-12
Bayelsa-11
Borno-11
Bauchi-8
Jigawa-2
Ondo-2

As at 23rd December 2020, there are 80,922 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 69,274 discharged and 1,236 dead
Our discharges today include 134 community recoveries in Lagos State and 96 community recoveries in the FCT managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#COVID19Nigeria update for Thursday 24th December, 2020.

1,041 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-316
FCT-210
Kaduna-83
Plateau-70
Gombe-56
Oyo-56
Katsina-47
Nasarawa-35
Kano-33
Ogun-21
Rivers-17
Niger-14
Imo-14
Delta-12
Kwara-12
Edo-12
Benue-9
Anambra-8
Taraba-4
Ekiti-4
Ebonyi-6
Bayelsa-1
Sokoto-1

As at 24th December 2020, there are 81,936 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 69,651 discharged and 1,242 dead
Our discharges today includes 128 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#COVID19Nigeria update for Friday 25th December, 2020.

712 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-388
FCT-77
Kwara-39
Katsina-35
Bauchi-33
Plateau-22
Ogun-18
Akwa Ibom-16
Delta-13
Kaduna-12
Osun-12
Yobe-11
Sokoto-10
Kebbi-8
Enugu-6
Edo-5
Ondo-3
Niger-2
Kano-1
Oyo-1

As at 25th December 2020, there are 82,747 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 70,239 discharged and 1,246 dead
Our discharges today include 248 community recoveries in Lagos State and 136 community recoveries in Kaduna State managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
If you are showing symptoms associated with #COVID19, stay at home & call your state hotline to get tested:
covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/contact/

Do not self medicate.

#TakeResponsibility to prevent the spread, protect your loved ones and those around you.
Remember to wash your hands at these critical times:

Before eating or preparing a meal
Before wearing a face mask
After using sanitary facilities
After sneezing or coughing
Upon arrival at home

#TakeResponsibility to #CelebrateResponsibly
#COVID19Nigeria update for Saturday 26th December, 2020.

829 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-296
FCT-291
Kaduna-79
Rivers-40
Kano-35
Nasarawa-25
Bauchi-19
Benue-8
Borno-7
Edo-7
Oyo-7
Sokoto-7
Cross River-3
Jigawa-
Ogun-2

As at 26th December 2020, there are 83,587 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 70,495 discharged and 1,247 dead