Today's report includes 0 cases from Imo and Sokoto States

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

#COVID19 can affect anyone.

Let us all #TakeResponsibility to prevent the spread of the disease & limit the risk of infection among all ages.

✅ #WearAMask properly
✅Wash your hands frequently
✅Observe physical distance
✅Cough / sneeze into your elbow
✅Report when sick

176 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

FCT-73
Plateau-25
Rivers-20
Kano-18
Lagos-15
Bauchi-9
Osun-8
Ekiti-3
Edo-2
Bayelsa-1
Niger-1
Sokoto-1

210,136 confirmed
198,117 discharged
2,855 deaths

Today's report includes 0 cases from Delta State

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

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In this paper just published in Nature, we worked with colleagues from Anka General Hospital, Zamfara and Médecins Sans Frontières / MSF to describe the incidence and causative organisms of pediatric sepsis in Zamfara State.

Our study reinforces the urgent need for improved awareness and practice around optimal antibiotic use, a major priority in the National Antimicrobial Resistance Plan.

🔗Read more: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-00149-1#ref-CR31

#AntimicrobialResistance

Our weekly #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 41) has been published.

The weekly #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities in Nigeria.

Download:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#TakeResponsibility

159 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Kaduna-47
Enugu-44
Benue-36
Delta-10
Lagos-7
Plateau-5
Rivers-3
Nasarawa-2
Bauchi-1
Bayelsa-1
Edo-1
Jigawa-1
Kano-1

210,295 confirmed
198,191 discharged
2,856 deaths

Today's report includes 0 cases from Jigawa State

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

165 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-77
FCT-43
Rivers-22
Oyo-10
Osun-6
Bayelsa-2
Edo-2
Kaduna-1
Kano-1
Ogun-1

210,460 confirmed
202,379 discharged
2,882 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️77 additional cases reported from Lagos state for the 21st (21), 22nd (33), and 23rd (23) October 2021
▪️3,969 discharges reported from Lagos state include community discharge
▪️23 deaths reported from Lagos state for the 18th (4), 19th (4), 21st (14), 23rd (1) October 2021
▪️43 cases and 3 deaths reported from FCT are for 23rd October 2021
▪️ 0 cases reported from Taraba and Sokoto States

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

#TakeResponsibility

⏱Effective TODAY!

FULLY VACCINATED in-bound travellers WILL NOT be required to observe the mandatory 7-day self-isolation but WILL BE REQUIRED to do a COVID-19 PCR test on day 2 of arrival into Nigeria

📜Read revised travel protocol:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/RELEASE_OF_REVISED_INTERNATIONAL_TRAVEL_PROTOCOL_INTO_NIGERIA_PDF.pdf

711 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Delta-508
Plateau-41
Rivers-40
FCT-32
Enugu-24
Lagos-19
Imo-16
Cross River-9
Ekiti-9
Abia-4
Benue-3
Kano-3
Bauchi-1
Bayelsa-1
Ogun-1

211,171 confirmed
202,674 discharged
2,884 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️508 confirmed cases reported from Delta state are backlogs for July 27 - October 13th
▪️19 Confirmed cases reported from Lagos state for October 24th & 25th
▪️41 Confirmed cases reported from Plateau state for October 24th & 25th
▪️32 confirmed cases, 67 discharged cases (including community discharges) reported from FCT for October 24th & 25th
▪️16 confirmed cases, 11 community discharged cases reported from Imo state for October 24th & 25th
▪️24 confirmed cases reported from Enugu state for October 24th & 25th
▪️3 confirmed cases reported from Benue state for October 23rd
▪️4 confirmed cases, 20 discharged cases reported from Abia state for October 24th
▪️ 0 cases reported from Ondo, Osun and Sokoto States

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

#TakeResponsibility

Not everyone infected with #COVID19 shows symptoms.

Remember to maintain a HIGH index of suspicion for #COVID19 and adhere to all preventive measures. Always:

✅ wear a face mask properly in public places
✅ maintain a physical distance of 2 metres

#TakeResponsibility

📢Travel Protocol for International Travel into Nigeria

📜Read and share full protocol:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/RELEASE_OF_REVISED_INTERNATIONAL_TRAVEL_PROTOCOL_INTO_NIGERIA_PDF.pdf

#COVID19 has created a historic opportunity to build a new public health order that makes health for all a reality across Africa.

Together, African countries must build resilient health systems capable of responding to multiple health threats.

Join us at the first Conference on Public Health in Africa #CPHIA2021 hosted by the Africa CDC.

📆 14-16 December 2021,

Register via www.cphia2021.com