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Our discharges today include 113 community recoveries in Lagos State and 92 community recoveries in Kaduna State managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Stay at home if you are ill.

#TakeResponsibility to be part of the solution by protecting yourself and other members of your community from #COVID19.

Let us #CelebrateResponsibly.
Limit festivities to members of your immediate household.

While remaining physically distanced, remain socially connected with friends & loved ones virtually.

#TakeResponsibility to #CelebrateResponsibly.
#COVID19 is real and not yet over.

We can adapt our ways to #CelebrateResponsibly.

Avoid all non-essential travel within & outside Nigeria
Avoid mass gatherings
Observe physical distancing in public places
Always wear a face mask in public places
#COVID19Nigeria update for Sunday 27th December, 2020.

838 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

FCT-297
Lagos-253
Plateau-82
Kaduna-57
Katsina-32
Nasarawa-31
Kano-25
Gombe-24
Oyo-8
Rivers-8
Zamfara-7
Ogun-4
Bauchi-4
Edo-4
Anambra-1
Sokoto-1

As at 27th December 2020, there are 84,414 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 71,034 discharged and 1,254 dead
Our discharges today include 225 community recoveries in Lagos State and 160 community recoveries in Kaduna State managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Young people account for over 50% of #COVID19 cases in Nigeria. They have a role to play in reducing the risk of spread;

Avoid large gatherings
Wear a face mask in public places
Wash your hands regularly
Observe physical distancing

#CelebrateResponsibly
#COVID19Nigeria update for Monday 28th December, 2020.

397 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-144
Plateau-83
Kaduna-48
Adamawa-36
Rivers-22
Oyo-16
Kebbi-10
Nasarawa-7
Sokoto-7
FCT-5
Kano-5
Edo-4
Jigawa-3
Ogun-2
Akwa Ibom-2
Niger-1
Bauchi-1
Zamfara-1

As at 28th December 2020, there are 84,811 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 71,357 discharged and 1,264 dead
Our discharges today includes 152 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
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It is important to #TakeResponsibility in encouraging children & younger ones this festive season to:

Wash hands frequently with soap & water
Wear face mask in public
Avoid large gatherings

Together we can reduce the spread of #COVID19

Let's #CelebrateResponsibly
There is higher risk of spread of #COVID19 in confined spaces.

Employers & business owners must #TakeResponsibility to protect themselves, staff & customers.

Ensure temperature checks at entrances
Enforce the use of face mask before entry
Provide hand washing facilities
Remember, the outbreak of #Lassafever is still ongoing in Nigeria.

Store grains & foodstuffs in rodent-proof containers
Maintain a clean environment
Always wash your hands with soap under running water

Read our latest Lassa fever situation report 🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/15a12399a0aa98330e56dabd49ccefb8.pdf
We’re pleased to share the new WHO #COVID19 mobile app, now available in Nigeria.

Nigeria is the first country where this app is in use & we’re pleased to have supported its development.

Visit covid19app.who.int/app to download the app for more information
#COVID19Nigeria update for Tuesday 29th December, 2020.

749 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-299
Plateau-131
Kaduna-83
FCT-74
Kwara-35
Sokoto-26
Edo-18
Kano-17
Katsina-16
Delta-11
Nasarawa-10
Ondo-9
Bauchi-9
Rivers-5
Akwa Ibom-3
Jigawa-1
Osun-1
Ekiti-1

As at 29th December 2020, there are 85,560 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 71,937 discharged and 1,267 dead
Our discharges today include 279 community recoveries in Lagos State and 106 community recoveries in FCT managed in line with guidelines.

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