Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
58.1K subscribers
3.87K photos
344 videos
5 files
1.84K links
Official Telegram Channel of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Visit ncdc.gov.ng for more. CONTACT NCDC Connect Centre » Toll Free: 6232. Social Media Policy: ncdc.gov.ng/terms.
Download Telegram
This year, 10 States have recorded at least one confirmed case of #LassaFever (LF) across 20 Local Government Areas.

For more update on the #LF situation report in Nigeria, read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/5bb9bd8253ba7a0e5bfeba65745aa4d0.pdf
352 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Rivers-119
Lagos-106
Gombe-50
FCT-36
Delta-16
Kaduna-14
Oyo-5
Taraba-5
Kano-1

250,361 confirmed
223,495 discharged
3,092 deaths

Today’s report includes 0 cases reported from Plateau and Sokoto States

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

#TakeResponsibility
There is an increase in the number of recorded confirmed cases of #LassaFever infection across Nigeria

🚫Eliminate rats in homes & communities using rat traps
🚫Block all holes in your house to prevent the entry of rats

Lassa fever public health advisory
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/350/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory
267 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Delta-160
Osun-27
FCT-22
Gombe-17
Cross River-16
Enugu-13
Rivers-6
Ekiti-4
Kaduna-1
Kano-1

250,628 confirmed
223,765 discharged
3,095 deaths
Today’s report includes:

▪️160 cases reported from Delta State are backlogs from 24th - 31st Dec (82) and 1st - 10th Jan (78)
▪️4 cases reported from Ekiti State include 3 backlogs from 1st Jan 2022
▪️3 deaths reported from Osun State include 2 backlogs from 3rd Jan
▪️0 cases reported from Abia, Bauchi, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, Plateau, and Sokoto States

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

#TakeResponsibility
This media is not supported in your browser
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
Do you know you are more likely to get infected with #COVID19 in crowded, poorly ventilated indoor spaces?

Here are some tips to keep safe and #TakeResponsibility👆🏾
Hygiene is Key!

Hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of infectious diseases like #LassaFever, #COVID19 and #Cholera.

Encourage the practice of regular hand hygiene among your family and friends to stay healthy.
This media is not supported in your browser
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
Beware of Scammers

Please, disregard any message or call claiming to be from the NCDC and asking for your account details or BVN.

#TakeResponsibility, verify all information from credible sources including NCDC and your State Ministry of Health.
301 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-175
Ondo-42
Osun-23
Rivers-21
Nasarawa-16
Oyo-8
Gombe-7
Kaduna-7
FCT-1
Kano-1

250,929 confirmed
224,052 discharged
3,103 deaths
Today’s report includes:

▪️175 additional cases reported from Lagos State for 1st - 15th January
▪️Backlog of deaths (8) reported from Lagos State
▪️0 cases reported from Abia, Bauchi, Plateau, and Sokoto States

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

#TakeResponsibility
Our weekly #COVID19Nigeria situation report for epidemiological week 1, 2022 has been published.

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

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

#TakeResponsibility
School authorities should ensure all required protective equipment is provided to staff at the school sick bay.

Prevent the spread of #COVID19 among students by practicing proper Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures.

#TakeResponsibility
Early diagnosis of #LassaFever when experiencing symptoms increases the chances of survival.

Symptoms include fever, body weakness, sore throat, muscle & chest pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, cough & abdominal pain

Report to a health facility when ill

#LassaFeverInfo
249 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-59
Adamawa-46
Imo-37
FCT-30
Kwara-14
Rivers-13
Kaduna-10
Taraba-9
Cross River-8
Bauchi-7
Niger-5
Delta-4
Ogun-4
Nasarawa-2
Kano-1

251,178 confirmed
224,629 discharged
3,110 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️46 confirmed cases reported for Adamawa state for 13th January 2022

▪️9 confirmed cases reported for Taraba state for 12th January 2022

▪️5 confirmed cases reported for Niger state for 16th January 2022

▪️36 discharged cases & 1 Death case reported for Taraba state for 12th January 2022

▪️214 discharged cases reported for FCT for 17th January 2022 including 213 community discharges

▪️12 community discharged cases reported for Imo state for 17th January 2022

▪️5 discharged cases reported for Adamawa state for 13th January 2022

▪️3 states with zero cases reported: Plateau, Ondo and Osun

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

#TakeResponsibility
This media is not supported in your browser
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
DOES YOUR CHILD/WARD KNOW ABOUT #COVID19?

As our children and wards return to school, let's teach them to recognise and adhere to #COVID19 protocols in school.

Watch, download and show them this video to teach them why, when & how they need to #WearAMask.

#TakeResponsibility
A suspected case of #Lassafever is anyone with symptoms associated with #Lassafever AND/OR

History of contact with excreta/urine of rodents
History of contact with a probable/confirmed case within 21 days of onset of symptoms
Unexplainable bleeding
163 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria.

Lagos -59
FCT-33
Delta-16
Kaduna-13
Gombe-12
Osun-12
Ogun-4
Ekiti-3
Oyo-3
Rivers-3
Borno-2
Imo-2
Nasarawa-1

251,341 confirmed
224,939 discharged
3,116 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️2 confirmed cases reported for Borno state for 17th January 2022

▪️199 discharged cases reported for FCT for 18th January 2022 including 198 community discharges

▪️A backlog of 4 deaths reported for FCT for 18th (1), 26th (1), 30th (1) December 2021 & 12th (1) January 2022

▪️3 states with 0 cases reported: Bauchi, Plateau and Sokoto

#TakeResponsibility