1547 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

FCT-806
Lagos-401
Borno-166
Oyo-78
Ogun-47
Osun-30
Ekiti-7
Katsina-7
Kano-4
Jigawa-1

237,561 confirmed
212,550 discharged
3,022 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️806 confirmed cases reported from FCT for 24th (additional 128 cases), 25th (302) & 26th (376) December
▪️166 confirmed cases for 24th December and backlogs of 159 cases reported from Borno state
▪️32 discharged cases reported from FCT for 25th (20) & 26th (12) December
▪️3 deaths reported from FCT for 25th (2) & 26th (1) December
▪️0 cases reported from Bauchi, Ondo, Plateau, Rivers and Sokoto States

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

#TakeResponsibility

Physical distance helps avoid contact with respiratory droplets when an infected person with #COVID19 coughs, talks or sneezes.

Keep a distance of 2metres from anyone showing symptoms of a respiratory illness to stay safe.

#TakeResponsibility to #CelebrateResponsibly.

Our weekly #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 50) 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

Are you experiencing symptoms suggestive of #COVID19?#TakeResponsibility to protect others.

Visit a #COVID19 sample collection center to get tested.

#CelebrateResponsibly

Today is International Day Of #EpidemicPreparedness.

The right time to start preparing for an epidemic is before it hits.

It is important to leverage on lessons learnt from the #COVID19 pandemic and other outbreaks to ensure that Nigeria is better prepared for the next disease outbreak and invest better in systems to prevent, detect and respond to disease outbreaks.

#BuildingBackBetter
#StrongerTogether

#CelebrateResponsibly, get vaccinated and adhere to all non-pharmaceutical preventive measures to help curb the spread of #COVID19Nigeria.

✅#WashYourHands with soap under running water
✅Wear your face mask properly
✅Maintain a distance of 2m from the person next to you.

#TakeResponsibility

The power is in your HANDS to #CelebrateResponsibly .

Remember to wash your hands frequently with soap under running water for at least 20 seconds.

If water is not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser.

#TakeResponsibility

Don't let your guard down. Avoid contact with individuals showing symptoms of a respiratory illness.

#CelebrateResponsibly, protect yourself, family and community from #COVID19

✅Wear a face mask properly
✅Wash your hands regularly
✅Observe physical distancing
✅ Get vaccinated
🚫Avoid large gatherings held indoors with poor adherence to prevention measures
✅Seek medical attention if you feel ill

#TakeResponsibility

It is very important to practice preventive measures to avoid infection of #LassaFever.

Ensure:
✅Frequent hand washing with soap & running water
✅Proper environmental sanitation
✅Proper covering of foodstuff to avoid contact with rats.

Event organisers have a major role to play to limit the spread of #COVID19 this festive season.

Help everyone #CelebrateResponsibly, adhere to safety guidelines before, during and after your events.

Read via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/COVID-19_Safety_Guideline_for_Conference_and_events_on_Nigeria.pdf

#CelebrateResponsibly to protect yourself against #COVID19 this holiday season 🌲

💉 Get vaccinated
😷 Wear a mask
↔️ Keep physical distance and avoid crowds
🪟 Open windows
🤧 Cough/sneeze into your elbow
👐🏿 Clean your hands

#TakeResponsibility

#LassaFever is preventable.

Avoid:

➡ Direct contact with urine, faeces, saliva or blood of infected rats.

➡ Contact with objects, household items and surfaces contaminated with urine, faeces, saliva or blood of infected rats.

➡Ingesting foods contaminated with urine, faeces, saliva or blood of infected rats.

Public Health Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/350/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory