Do you know you are more likely to get #COVID19 in crowded, poorly ventilated indoor spaces?

Here are some tips to keep safe and #CelebrateResponsibly

#TakeResponsibility

#COVID19 spreads easily in crowded and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.

#CelebrateResponsibly to limit the risk of #COVID19 infection at events.

#TakeResponsibility

Let's work together to prevent the spread of #Lassafever.

Be a guardian of proper sanitation in your community and promote frequent #handwashing with soap and running water.

Cover your foodstuff properly to avoid contamination by rodents.

Our weekly #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 51) 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

Let's stay healthy & safe as we celebrate this festive season.

Protect yourself & your loved ones especially, the elderly & those that are living with health conditions.

#TakeResponsibility & adhere to #COVID19 preventive measures.

#CelebrateResponsibly

670 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-277
Kaduna-199
FCT-120
Kwara-20
Abia-14
Rivers-11
Gombe-9
Katsina-9
Bauchi-6
Edo-3
Cross River-2

244,120 confirmed
216,180 discharged
3,045 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️199 confirmed cases reported for Kaduna state is for 01st (4), 2nd (5) & 3rd (10) January 2022 with additional 180 cases for 20th (65), 22nd (70) & 23rd (45) December 2021

▪️120 confirmed cases reported for FCT is for 2nd (109), 3rd (11) January 2022
14 confirmed cases reported for Abia is for 2nd January 2022

▪️175 Discharged cases reported for Kaduna state is for 1st (45), 2nd (60) & 3rd (70) January 2022

▪️52 Discharged cases reported for Abia state is for 2nd January 2022

▪️163 Discharged cases reported for FCT is for 2nd (4) & 3rd (159) January 2022 with 150 community discharges
4 Death cases reported for FCT is for 2nd (3) & 3rd (1) January 2022

▪️ 0 cases reported from Plateau and Sokoto State

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

#CelebrateResponsibly

Travelling back to Nigeria after the festive season? #TakeResponsibility

Conduct a #COVID19 PCR test not more than 48 hours before boarding.

#CelebrateResponsibly

Store all food items away from contact with rats.

#LassaFever can be transmitted by food that has been contaminated with the urine and faeces of infected rats.

Cook food items properly before eating.

#CelebrateResponsibly

Dodge getting infected with #COVID19 by:

💉 Getting vaccinated
😷 Wearing a face mask
↔️ Keeping physical distance and avoiding crowds
🪟 Opening windows
🤧 Coughing/sneezing into your elbow
👐🏿 Cleaning your hands

#TakeResponsibility

As we resume to our places of work, let us all #TakeResponsibility

😷 Wear your facemask at all times
👐🏿 Wash your hands frequently
↔️ Keep a distance and avoid crowded spaces
🪟 Keep shops and offices well ventilated
🤧 Cough/sneeze into your elbow
💉 Get vaccinated

#CelebrateResponsibly

#Lassafever remains a major public health challenge in West Africa with Nigeria bearing the highest burden.

Healthcare workers are advised to always practice standard precautions.

Wear gloves and other appropriate personal protective equipment while handling patients or providing care to an ill patient/relative

856 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-337
Kaduna-152
FCT-87
Gombe-47
Delta-43
Kano-31
Kwara-27
Enugu-26
Nasarawa-19
Niger-15
Oyo-11
Rivers-11
Benue-9
Bauchi-8
Ogun-8
Borno-7
Ekiti-6
Edo-5
Plateau-4
Bayelsa-3

245,404 confirmed
217,247 discharged
3,058 deaths