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Cloth masks provide protection when properly worn & cared for.

Wear mask covering your nose & mouth
Handle mask with clean hands
Wash cloth face masks after each use

#MaskOnNaija with other preventive measures

Learn how to make your own face mask:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/DIY_CLOTH_FACE_MASK_IG_TILES.pdf
Elderly persons especially those who are living with health conditions such as Diabetes, Cancer & Hypertension are advised not to travel during the #COVID19 pandemic.

#TakeResponsibility & adhere to all non pharmaceutical preventive measures of #COVID19 if you must travel.
#COVID19Nigeria update for Wednesday 23rd of September, 2020.

111 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-31
Gombe-18
Kaduna-18
FCT-15
Rivers-14
Imo-3
Kwara-3
Oyo-3
Bayelsa-2
Ogun-2
Edo-1
Osun-1

As at 23rd of September 2020, there are 57,724 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 48,985 discharged and 1,102 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
Everyone has a role to play to reduce the spread of #COVID19.

Quite a number of people who are infected with #COVID19 are #ASYMPTOMATIC but can spread the disease to others.

Wear YOUR face mask PROPERLY
COUGH/SNEEZE into your ELBOW
Practice HAND HYGIENE
📢 IVR Self-Assessment Tool

DO NOT ignore your symptoms. A sudden loss of taste/smell, cough or fever may be #COVID19.

Please dial *258*258# for the COVID-19 self-assessment tool if you suspect that you or a loved one may have been exposed to #COVID19.

#TakeResponsibility
If you join to worship in the MOSQUE today, take PREVENTIVE MEASURES to PROTECT yourself & loved ones.

Remember, you can come in contact with infected people with no symptoms in the mosque.

Wear a face mask & don't share personal items.

#TakeResponsibility
Are you in Jigawa State and experiencing symptoms of #COVID19

Please visit one of our sample collection sites in Jigawa State to get tested.

Access full list of sites via:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/samplesites/
#COVID19Nigeria update for Saturday 26th of September, 2020.

136 new cases of
#COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-41
Ogun-27
Rivers-19
Abia-10
Oyo-6
Plateau-6
Bauchi-5
Ondo-5
Ekiti-4
Kaduna-4
Edo-3
Ebonyi-2
Bayelsa-1
Delta-1
Osun-1
Yobe-1

As at 26th of September 2020, there are 58,198 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 49,722 discharged and 1,106 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Sunday 27th of September, 2020.

126 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

FCT-30
Lagos-24
Rivers-23
Ogun-13
Katsina-9
Plateau-9
Ondo-6
Kaduna-4
Kwara-4
Imo-2
Bauchi-1
Edo-1

As at 27th of September 2020, there are 58,324 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 49,794 discharged and 1,108 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
Get tested! Visit our sample collection sites in Zamfara State when experiencing symptoms of #COVID19.

Stay safe for everyone.

Access full list of sites via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/samplesites/
Are you a resident in ENUGU, GOMBE or NASARAWA State?

NCDC in collaboration with partners are carrying out a Household Sero-Prevalence Survey for #COVID19, to inform ongoing public health research and strengthen public health response for #COVID19Nigeria.

For more information, please read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/267/ncdc-and-nimr-launch-covid-19-household-seroprevalence-surveys-in-selected-states-of-nigeria
Should you be allowed to enter a store without a face mask?

In BusinessDay Nigeria newspaper, Nigeria HEalth Watch's Vivianne Ihekweazu emphasises the need for more institutions to #TakeResponsibility in ensuring that individuals adhere to #COVID19 preventive measures.

What does “#TAKERESPONSIBILITY” mean for Institutions in the COVID-19 Response in Nigeria?

Read more via:
https://businessday.ng/health/article/what-does-takeresponsibility-mean-for-institutions-in-the-covid-19-response-in-nigeria/
We’re working hard to ensure travel into & out of Nigeria is a seamless process for all, while prioritising public health & safety.

See updated FAQs, including review of the time required to carry out a #COVID19 test before traveling from 96 hrs to 120 hrs: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/nitpfaq/