Public sector leaders & business owners have a role to play to help stop the spread & upsurge of #COVID19.

Ensure compliance to recommended public health measures to stay safe and protected

#TakeResponsibility

In epidemiological week 49, the number of new confirmed #COVID19Nigeria cases increased from 530 to 2,859 cases

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

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

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Given the consistent increase in #COVID19 cases, Nigerians are advised AGAIN to;

✅Avoid large gatherings
✅Avoid non-essential domestic & international travel
✅Wear a face mask in public places
✅Wash hands regularly with soap under running water
✅Get vaccinated

#TakeResponsibility

828 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Rivers-188
Lagos-183
Delta-97
FCT-82
Oyo-67
Edo-54
Ekiti-34
Plateau-34
Kano-27
Anambra-22
Kaduna-19
Enugu-12
Ogun-5
Kwara-4

223,483 confirmed
211,522 discharged
2,984 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️Backlog of cases reported from Delta state include backlog from 7th - 17th December
▪️ 0 cases reported from Bauchi, Ondo, Osun, and Sokoto States

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

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Not every #COVID19 infected individual shows symptoms.

Everyone needs to maintain a HIGHER index of suspicion for #COVID19 and adhere to all preventive measures:

✅Always wear a face mask
✅Wash your hands regularly with soap under running water
✅Cough/ sneeze into your elbow

#TakeResponsibility

#Lassafever presents with symptoms similar to those of many illnesses like malaria.

Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, sore throat, nausea & vomiting.

Report to a health facility for diagnosis if you experience these symptoms. Early reporting saves lives.

Encourage your family & community to practice these healthy habits to help slow the spread of #COVID19

✔️ Wash or sanitize your hands 🙌🏾 frequently
✔️ Wear a face mask in public 😷
✔️ Always cough or sneeze into your elbow
✔️ Practice physical distancing, 2 arms length apart
✔️ Stay indoors and self isolate if you feel sick
✔️ Get vaccinated

The power to stop #COVID19 is in our hands 🙌🏾

#TakeResponsibility

📣 #CelebrateResponsibly

The response to the #COVID19 pandemic requires a whole-of-society approach. Individuals, families and institutions need to play their part in protecting each other by ensuring adherence to public health and social measures.

Our yuletide season campaign - #CelebrateResponsibly, focuses specifically on measures Nigerians need to take to protect themselves and their loved ones during this period.

Read press release with more information on the campaign:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/352/celebrate-responsibly-campaign%3A-ncdc-intensifies-covid-19-awareness-ahead-of-the-yuletide-s

1368 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-844
FCT-209
Oyo-58
Abia-51
Ondo-39
Ogun-30
Kaduna-26
Delta-20
Akwa Ibom-17
Osun-15
Ekiti-12
Anambra-7
Zamfara-7
Cross River-6
Kano-6
Kwara-6
Rivers-6
Bauchi-5
Gombe-3
Plateau-1

225,255 confirmed
211,660 discharged
2,985 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️7 confirmed cases reported from Anambra state for the 19th December 2021
▪️26 confirmed cases reported from Kaduna state for the 19th (10) & 20th (16) December 2021
▪️11 discharged cases reported from Anambra state for 19th December 2021
▪️13 Discharged cases reported from FCT for 20th December 2021
▪️ 0 cases reported from Sokoto State

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

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Join the #CelebrateResponsibly campaign!

Together we can #TakeResponsibility to reduce the spread of #COVID19 this festive season:

😷 Wear a face mask
🚫 Avoid large gatherings
🚶‍♂️↔🚶‍♂️ Observe physical distancing
💦 Wash hands frequently with soap & water
💉 Get vaccinated

Download the campaign resources via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/resource/

#CelebrateResponsibly! Protect others!

Do not mingle with others if you have  symptoms suggestive of #COVID19.

A sudden loss of taste & smell with fever, headache or runny nose may be #COVID19

Please do not ignore these symptoms. #TakeResponsibility to prevent the risk of spread.