FAQs ON #COVID19 CASE MANAGEMENT
Q: Is Hydroxychloroquine a treatment for #COVID19?
Ans: The use of antivirals & other therapeutic medication (such as chloroquine & hydroxychloroquine) is strongly not recommended except when used as part of approved clinical trials.
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Q: Is Hydroxychloroquine a treatment for #COVID19?
Ans: The use of antivirals & other therapeutic medication (such as chloroquine & hydroxychloroquine) is strongly not recommended except when used as part of approved clinical trials.
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#COVID19Nigeria update for Tuesday 10th of June, 2020.
409 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-201
FCT- 85
Delta- 22
Edo- 16
Nasarawa- 14
Borno- 14
Kaduna- 14
Bauchi-10
Rivers-9
Enugu- 5
Kano- 5
Ogun- 4
Ondo- 4
Bayelsa- 2
Kebbi- 2
Plateau- 2
As at 10th of June 2020, there are 13,873 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 4,351 discharged and 382 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
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409 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-201
FCT- 85
Delta- 22
Edo- 16
Nasarawa- 14
Borno- 14
Kaduna- 14
Bauchi-10
Rivers-9
Enugu- 5
Kano- 5
Ogun- 4
Ondo- 4
Bayelsa- 2
Kebbi- 2
Plateau- 2
As at 10th of June 2020, there are 13,873 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 4,351 discharged and 382 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
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Dr. Abiodun Egwuenu leads on #COVID19 rumour and misinformation management at the NCDC, and will serve as a panelist at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD WestAfrica) conference themed:
FIGHTING DISINFORMATION IN A GLOBAL PANDEMIC
📆Thurs, 11th June
🕑12:30pm WAT
Register via:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1tRqwT11TYmefq0dbiUypA
Dr. Abiodun Egwuenu leads on #COVID19 rumour and misinformation management at the NCDC, and will serve as a panelist at the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD WestAfrica) conference themed:
FIGHTING DISINFORMATION IN A GLOBAL PANDEMIC
📆Thurs, 11th June
🕑12:30pm WAT
Register via:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1tRqwT11TYmefq0dbiUypA
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100 DAYS after the 1st #COVID19Nigeria case was recorded, the NCDC National Reference Laboratory has supported 29 more laboratories to develop capacity for #COVID19 testing.
Watch this report by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on the lab including reflections by the Chair of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 (PTFCOVID19).
Watch this report by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on the lab including reflections by the Chair of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 (PTFCOVID19).
“Some may infect others while they do not even know they have the disease. Unfortunately, the brunt will be borne by the elderly, immunocompromised persons, or persons with underlying ailments.” ~ Dr. Emeka Ikeche, #COVID19 Survivor
#MyCOVID19NaijaStory
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#MyCOVID19NaijaStory
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"There are other heroes who operate in the background & are hardly seen. You don’t see them & you don’t hear of them in the news.Yet I think they are the greatest heroes.These are the families of those at the frontline of the response"
Read this #MyCOVID19NaijaStory via: https://nigeriahealthwatch.com/mycovid19naijastory-honouring-our-unsung-covid-19-heroes/
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Read this #MyCOVID19NaijaStory via: https://nigeriahealthwatch.com/mycovid19naijastory-honouring-our-unsung-covid-19-heroes/
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#COVID19Nigeria update for Thursday 11th of June, 2020.
681 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-345
Rivers-51
Ogun-48
Gombe-47
Oyo-36
Imo-31
Delta-28
Kano-23
Bauchi-18
Edo-12
Katsina-12
Kaduna-9
Anambra-7
Jigawa-5
Kebbi-4
Ondo-4
Nasarawa-1
As at 11th of June 2020, there are 14,554 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 4,494 discharged and 387 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
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681 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-345
Rivers-51
Ogun-48
Gombe-47
Oyo-36
Imo-31
Delta-28
Kano-23
Bauchi-18
Edo-12
Katsina-12
Kaduna-9
Anambra-7
Jigawa-5
Kebbi-4
Ondo-4
Nasarawa-1
As at 11th of June 2020, there are 14,554 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 4,494 discharged and 387 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
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📢STOP FAKE NEWS
Fake news can lead to panic, mistrust and misinformed decisions.
Please verify all information before sharing.
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Fake news can lead to panic, mistrust and misinformed decisions.
Please verify all information before sharing.
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Q: Is there a restriction on mass gatherings?
A: Yes. Gatherings of more than 20 people outside of a workplace is prohibited.
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has announced restricted opening of places of worship with strict guidelines including physical distancing.
More FAQs:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/faq/
A: Yes. Gatherings of more than 20 people outside of a workplace is prohibited.
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has announced restricted opening of places of worship with strict guidelines including physical distancing.
More FAQs:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/faq/
Is #COVID19 the same as malaria❓
No. Although both disease may present with fever, they are very different. #COVID19 is caused by a virus while malaria by Plasmodium parasite.
However an individual can have both malaria and #COVID19 at the same time.
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No. Although both disease may present with fever, they are very different. #COVID19 is caused by a virus while malaria by Plasmodium parasite.
However an individual can have both malaria and #COVID19 at the same time.
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#COVID19Nigeria update for Friday 12th of June, 2020.
627 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-229
FCT-65
Abia-54
Borno-42
Oyo-35
Rivers-28
Edo-28
Gombe-27
Ogun-21
Plateau-18
Delta-18
Bauchi-10
Kaduna-10
Benue-9
Ondo-8
Kwara-6
Nasarawa-4
Enugu-4
Sokoto-3
Niger-3
Kebbi-3
Yobe-1
Kano-1
As at 12th of June 2020, there are 15181 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 4891 discharged and 399 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
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627 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-229
FCT-65
Abia-54
Borno-42
Oyo-35
Rivers-28
Edo-28
Gombe-27
Ogun-21
Plateau-18
Delta-18
Bauchi-10
Kaduna-10
Benue-9
Ondo-8
Kwara-6
Nasarawa-4
Enugu-4
Sokoto-3
Niger-3
Kebbi-3
Yobe-1
Kano-1
As at 12th of June 2020, there are 15181 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 4891 discharged and 399 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
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#COVID19Nigeria update for Saturday 13th of June, 2020.
501 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-195
FCT-50
Kano-42
Kaduna-27
Edo-26
Oyo-22
Imo-21
Gombe-17
Benue-12
Enugu-12
Delta-11
Anambra-11
Ebonyi-10
Nasarawa-9
Ogun-9
Bauchi-8
Kebbi-4
Akwa Ibom-3
Jigawa-3
Katsina-3
Yobe-2
Borno-2
Kwara-1
Ondo-1
As at 13th of June 2020, there are 15682 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 5101 discharged and 407 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
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501 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-195
FCT-50
Kano-42
Kaduna-27
Edo-26
Oyo-22
Imo-21
Gombe-17
Benue-12
Enugu-12
Delta-11
Anambra-11
Ebonyi-10
Nasarawa-9
Ogun-9
Bauchi-8
Kebbi-4
Akwa Ibom-3
Jigawa-3
Katsina-3
Yobe-2
Borno-2
Kwara-1
Ondo-1
As at 13th of June 2020, there are 15682 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 5101 discharged and 407 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
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Remember, ALWAYS wear a mask while in public spaces, including places of worship.
Please DO NOT pull below the nose or below the chin. Doing so can put yourself & others at risk for #COVID19.
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Please DO NOT pull below the nose or below the chin. Doing so can put yourself & others at risk for #COVID19.
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