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Today’s report includes:

▪️4 confirmed cases reported for Abia state for 18th January 2022

▪️2 confirmed cases reported for Kebbi state for 18th January 2022

▪️1 confirmed cases reported for Borno state for 18th January 2022

▪️203 community discharges for FCT for 19th January 2022

▪️13 discharged cases reported for Abia state for 18th January 2022

▪️5 states with zero cases reported: Ekiti, Nasarawa, Osun,Plateau and Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit COVID19.ncdc.gov.ng

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Not every #COVID19 infected individual shows symptoms.

School authorities must ensure staff, visitors and students above 6 years wear a face mask and adhere to all other preventive measures:

Wash hands regularly with soap under running water
Cough/ sneeze into the elbow
Maintain physical distance

#TakeResponsibility
In epidemiological week two (2), 48 new confirmed cases of #Lassafever were recorded in Nigeria.

For more update on the #LF situation report in Nigeria, read: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/6ceb272218282b1f512274b6be61b23f.pdf
123 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Edo-38
Osun-25
Rivers-22
Kaduna-12
Oyo-10
Kwara-6
Ogun-3
Bauchi-2
Kano-2
Borno-1
Delta-1
Ekiti-1

251,694 confirmed
225,455 discharged
3,123 deaths

Today’s report includes 5 states with zero cases reported: Abia, Nasarawa, Ondo, Plateau and Sokoto

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

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📢Public Service Announcement

We are aware of reports of travellers to Nigeria who have experienced delays at the airport for not meeting all the travel requirements as stated on the Nigerian International Travel Portal.

To ensure a seamless use of the travel portal, we urge the public to adhere strictly to the guidance on the travel portal as summarised in our statement:

🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/356/update-on-the-use-of-the-nigeria-international-travel-portal-%28nitp%29
Know the symptoms of #Lassafever & maintain a high index of suspicion.

Symptoms include fever, headache, sore throat, body weakness, cough, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, muscle pains, chest pain, and in severe cases, bleeding from ears, eyes, nose, mouth & other body openings.
236 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos -90
Gombe-66
FCT-29
Delta-12
Kaduna-11
Osun-10
Kano-8
Rivers-7
Ekiti-1
Nasarawa-1
Oyo-1

251,930 confirmed
225,906 discharged
3,124 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️90 confirmed cases reported for Lagos for 20th (46) & 21st (44) January 2022

▪️29 confirmed cases reported for FCT for 20th (15) & 21st (14) January 2022

▪️322 Discharged cases reported for FCT for 20th (1) & 21st (8) January 2022 and 313 community discharges for 20th (119) & 21st (194)

▪️4 states with zero cases reported: Bauchi, Ogun, Ondo and Sokoto

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

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You are what you eat.

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

Practice proper food processing and storage. Store food and food items away from animals and cook them properly before eating.

#LassaFeverInfo
📢Nigeria International Travel Portal

Q: How long will it take for my payment to be confirmed?

A: All payments are confirmed immediately EXCEPT for bank transfers which are confirmed 24hrs after a successful transaction

For more NITP FAQs, visit:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/nitpfaq/
29 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-27
Kano-1
Rivers-1

251,959 confirmed
225,946 discharged
3,124 deaths

States with zero cases reported(4): Anambra, Bauchi, Plateau and Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
In epidemiological week 2, the number of new #COVID19 confirmed cases decreased to 2,617 from 4,862 reported in week 1.

Our weekly situation report provides 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

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228 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

FCT-110
Gombe-38
Lagos-32
Osun-14
Taraba-12
Imo-5
Kaduna-5
Rivers-4
Borno-2
Kano-2
Bauchi-1
Delta-1
Ekiti-1
Ogun-1

252,187 confirmed
226,408 discharged
3,124 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️110 confirmed cases reported for FCT for 22nd (99) & 23rd (11) January 2022

▪️19 confirmed cases reported for Taraba state for 17th (12) & 22nd (7) January 2022

▪️2 confirmed cases reported for Borno state for 21st January 2022

▪️10 Discharged cases reported for FCT for 22nd (8) & 23rd (2) January 2022 and 308 community discharges for 22nd (100) & 23rd (208)

▪️3 States with zero cases reported: Edo, Ondo and Sokoto

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

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Antimicrobials which consist of antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals & antiparasitics are medicines used to prevent & treat infections in humans, animals & plants.

Misuse & overuse of #Antimicrobials can reduce their effectiveness.

#BeAntibioticsAware
Healthcare workers are advised to maintain a high index of suspicion for #LassaFever.

Adhere to universal standard precautions when managing suspected or confirmed cases of infectious diseases.

#LassaFeverInfo
📢Nigeria International Travel Portal

Q: When should I register on the travel portal?

A: Registration on the travel portal should be done immediately after you receive your negative COVID-19 test result. To avoid delays, do not make payment on the portal via bank transfer if you are registering 24hours before your flight.

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