#COVID19Nigeria
KNOW THE FACTS!!!
Is #COVID19 the same as malaria?
No. Although both diseases may present with fever, they are very different. #COVID19 is caused by a virus while malaria by Plasmodium parasite. However, an individual can have #COVID19 and malaria at the same time
KNOW THE FACTS!!!
Is #COVID19 the same as malaria?
No. Although both diseases may present with fever, they are very different. #COVID19 is caused by a virus while malaria by Plasmodium parasite. However, an individual can have #COVID19 and malaria at the same time
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"To dey wear face mask dey important but e get other important things wey you suppose know with the mask wey una dey wear."
Watch and share this important video on the proper use and care of face masks to reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread.
#TakeResponsibility
Watch and share this important video on the proper use and care of face masks to reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread.
#TakeResponsibility
The #COVID19Nigeria situation report for 21st May, 2020 has been published.
Our daily #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation & response activities in Nigeria.
Download via:
https://t.co/Xo1WG4QDYT
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Our daily #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation & response activities in Nigeria.
Download via:
https://t.co/Xo1WG4QDYT
#TakeResponsibility
Mobile network providers have collaborated with NCDC to keep Nigerians informed on staying safe during the pandemic.
🙏Thank you MTN Nigeria
🙏Thank you GLO Nigeria
🙏Thank you Airtel Nigeria
🙏Thank you 9Mobile Nigeria
Your support plays a critical role in the nation's #COVID19 response.
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🙏Thank you MTN Nigeria
🙏Thank you GLO Nigeria
🙏Thank you Airtel Nigeria
🙏Thank you 9Mobile Nigeria
Your support plays a critical role in the nation's #COVID19 response.
#TakeResponsibility
DID YOU KNOW?
Some people who test positive for #COVID19 show no symptoms but can still spread the virus.
Read this article to learn more on what it means to be asymptomatic, why these patients require management & how to reduce risk of becoming infected: https://guardian.ng/opinion/silent-spreaders-of-covid-19-people-without-symptoms/
Some people who test positive for #COVID19 show no symptoms but can still spread the virus.
Read this article to learn more on what it means to be asymptomatic, why these patients require management & how to reduce risk of becoming infected: https://guardian.ng/opinion/silent-spreaders-of-covid-19-people-without-symptoms/
#COVID19Nigeria update for Sunday 24th May, 2020.
313 new cases of #COVID19:
148-Lagos
36-FCT
27-Rivers
19-Edo
13-Kano
12-Ogun
11-Ebonyi
8-Nasarawa
8-Delta
7-Oyo
6- Plateau
5-Kaduna
4-Kwara
3-Akwa Ibom
3-Bayelsa
2-Niger
1-Anambra
As at 24th of May 2020, there are 7839 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 2263 discharged and 226 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
313 new cases of #COVID19:
148-Lagos
36-FCT
27-Rivers
19-Edo
13-Kano
12-Ogun
11-Ebonyi
8-Nasarawa
8-Delta
7-Oyo
6- Plateau
5-Kaduna
4-Kwara
3-Akwa Ibom
3-Bayelsa
2-Niger
1-Anambra
As at 24th of May 2020, there are 7839 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 2263 discharged and 226 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
The #COVID19Nigeria situation report for 24th May, 2020 has been published.
Our daily #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation & response activities in Nigeria.
Download via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#TakeResponsibility
Our daily #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation & response activities in Nigeria.
Download via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#TakeResponsibility
FAQs ON #COVID19 DIAGNOSTICS
Where do I go to get tested?
Please call your state hotline. Some states have sample collection sites; while in some a health worker will visit you. Officials will advise on sample collection based on your condition
For State Hotlines, visit:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/contact/
Where do I go to get tested?
Please call your state hotline. Some states have sample collection sites; while in some a health worker will visit you. Officials will advise on sample collection based on your condition
For State Hotlines, visit:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/contact/
#COVID19Nigeria update for Monday 25th May, 2020.
229 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-90
Katsina-27
Imo-26
Kano-23
FCT-14
Plateau-12
Ogun-9
Delta-7
Borno-5
Rivers-5
Oyo-4
Gombe-3
Osun-2
Anambra-1
Bayelsa-1
As at 25th of May 2020, there are 8068 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 2311 discharged and 233 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
229 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-90
Katsina-27
Imo-26
Kano-23
FCT-14
Plateau-12
Ogun-9
Delta-7
Borno-5
Rivers-5
Oyo-4
Gombe-3
Osun-2
Anambra-1
Bayelsa-1
As at 25th of May 2020, there are 8068 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 2311 discharged and 233 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
Older people and those with pre-existing medical conditions such as diabetes & cancer, are at a higher risk of complications from #COVID19.
Let's #TakeResponsibility by ensuring proper hand hygiene, physical distancing and wearing a mask especially around vulnerable groups.
Let's #TakeResponsibility by ensuring proper hand hygiene, physical distancing and wearing a mask especially around vulnerable groups.
“I was scared. I trembled. I felt like I was staring at #COVID19 right in the face. It was at that point that I wanted to quit and go back to my normal life...”
~ Okoro Godwin Omeri, COVID19 Sample Collector, FCT
#COVID19 continues to affect each one of us in different ways. Follow #MyCOVID19NaijaStory on Twitter for insight into the experiences of people across the country uniquely impacted by the pandemic.
Follow the hashtag via:
https://twitter.com/hashtag/MyCOVID19NaijaStory?src=hashtag_click.
#TakeResponsibility
~ Okoro Godwin Omeri, COVID19 Sample Collector, FCT
#COVID19 continues to affect each one of us in different ways. Follow #MyCOVID19NaijaStory on Twitter for insight into the experiences of people across the country uniquely impacted by the pandemic.
Follow the hashtag via:
https://twitter.com/hashtag/MyCOVID19NaijaStory?src=hashtag_click.
#TakeResponsibility
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DID YOU KNOW?
When someone wearing a mask coughs or sneezes, droplets of saliva and mucus are trapped in the mask.
These droplets could be carrying infectious agents like the one that causes #COVID19.
Please DO NOT SHARE or reuse a mask worn by someone else
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When someone wearing a mask coughs or sneezes, droplets of saliva and mucus are trapped in the mask.
These droplets could be carrying infectious agents like the one that causes #COVID19.
Please DO NOT SHARE or reuse a mask worn by someone else
#TakeResponsibility
Last week, the #NCDCTeam trained military personnel including medical, lab, engineering and kitchen staff from 7 states: Osun, Ogun, Ekiti, Ondo, Kwara, Edo and Oyo.
The exercise focused on demystifying #COVID19 and strengthening surveillance, case reporting, IPC and case management
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The exercise focused on demystifying #COVID19 and strengthening surveillance, case reporting, IPC and case management
#TakeResponsibility
The #COVID19Nigeria situation report for 25th May, 2020 has been published.
Our daily #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation & response activities in Nigeria.
Download via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#TakeResponsibility
Our daily #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation & response activities in Nigeria.
Download via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#TakeResponsibility
Our Weekly Epidemiological Report #NCDCWER provides updates on epidemic-prone diseases in Nigeria.
This week's editorial focuses on the mandatory institutional quarantine for returnees to Nigeria to control the risk of #COVID19 spread.
Read via: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/wers/259_1590493860.pdf
This week's editorial focuses on the mandatory institutional quarantine for returnees to Nigeria to control the risk of #COVID19 spread.
Read via: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/wers/259_1590493860.pdf
#COVID19Nigeria update for Tuesday 26th May, 2020.
276 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-161
Rivers-36
Edo-27
Kaduna-19
Nasarawa-10
Oyo-6
Kano-4
Delta-3
Ebonyi-3
Gombe-2
Ogun-1
Ondo-1
Borno-1
Abia-1
Bauchi-1
As at 26th of May 2020, there are 8344 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 2385 discharged and 249 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
276 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-161
Rivers-36
Edo-27
Kaduna-19
Nasarawa-10
Oyo-6
Kano-4
Delta-3
Ebonyi-3
Gombe-2
Ogun-1
Ondo-1
Borno-1
Abia-1
Bauchi-1
As at 26th of May 2020, there are 8344 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 2385 discharged and 249 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
Face masks are to be used as an ADDITIONAL layer of physical distancing while out for essential services.
Please remember to avoid mass gatherings including religious services, sporting events & ceremonies.
#TakeResponsibility
Please remember to avoid mass gatherings including religious services, sporting events & ceremonies.
#TakeResponsibility