We are working very closely with States to ensure access to #COVID19 testing.

If you have fever, cough or difficulty breathing AND have been in contact with a confirmed case OR live in an area with confirmed cases:

Call your State hotline for advice on testing in your area.

See State Hotlines here: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/statecontacts.php

To end #COVID19Nigeria we all have an important role to play.

Watch this fun video to see the different ways we #TakeResponsibility daily at NCDC, reminding us all to wash our hands, use hand sanitisers, practice social distancing & wear a face mask.

Share & spread the message! https://t.co/SCbAefJ5ad

NINETY-ONE new cases of #COVID19 have reported:

43-Lagos
8-Sokoto
6-Taraba
5-Kaduna
5-Gombe
3-Ondo
3-FCT
3-Edo
3-Oyo
3-Rivers
3-Bauchi
2-Osun
1-Akwa Ibom
1-Bayelsa
1-Ebonyi
1-Kebbi

As at 11:50pm 26th April, 1,273 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria, 239 discharged and 40 dead.

Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for a detailed report.

#TakeResponsibility
#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve

The #NCDCAct provides us with the mandate for prevention, detection, investigation, monitoring & control of infectious diseases in Nigeria.

Watch this video to show how we work with other MDAs, and support states to implement these functions

Download the #NCDCAct:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/establishment/7853b64cbbd7f484e9435db383f6a2b1.pdf

SIXTY-FOUR new cases of #COVID19 reported:

34-Lagos
15-FCT
11-Borno
2-Taraba
2-Gombe

As at 11:20pm 27th April, 1337 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria, 255 discharged and 40 dead.

Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for a detailed report.

#TakeResponsibility
#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve

#RamadanKareem!

The NCDC congratulates the Muslim ummah on the observance of the holy month.

In this video, we urge all Nigerians to adhere to guidelines by the NCDC including staying home and avoiding crowds because #COVID19 spreads easily when people gather.

Watch, Share and #TakeResponsibility.

We are pleased to announce the inclusion of two new laboratories in Lagos and Ogun, established by 54gene.com in collaboration with the State governments and NCDC.

This brings the number of laboratories in our molecular lab network to 17 and expands national testing capacity.

#TakeResponsibility

We are grateful to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for their donation of personal protective equipment, hand sanitisers and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test kits to the NCDC.

We commend the efforts of public and private entities that #TakeResponsibility in the whole-of-society-response to #COVID19.

#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve

Vaccines are a safe and effective way to prevent infectious diseases like yellow fever, measles, meningitis and others.

This #WorldImmunisationWeek, we are grateful for colleagues working very hard to prevent the spread of infectious diseases through immunisation.

#VaccinesWork

195 new cases of #COVID19 reported:

80-Lagos
38-Kano
15-Ogun
15-Bauchi
11-Borno
10-Gombe
9-Sokoto
5-Edo
5-Jigawa
2-Zamfara
1-Rivers
1-Enugu
1-Delta
1-FCT
1-Nasarawa

As at 11:50pm 28th April, 1532 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria, 255 discharged and 44 death.

Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for a detailed report.

#TakeResponsibility
#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve

Press Release: EMERGENCY PHASE OF THE 2020 LASSA FEVER OUTBREAK OVER

Following the decline in cases, NCDC has declared the emergency phase of the 2020 #Lassafever outbreak over.

The NCDC will continue to monitor the trend in cases and respond effectively, given the endemicity of #Lassafever in Nigeria

Full press release here:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/249/28th-april-2020-%E2%80%93-nigeria-centre-for-disease-control-announces-end-of-emergency-phase-of-2020-lassa-fever-outbreak

📢STOP STIGMATISATION

When we treat #COVID19 patients with fear, those who have been exposed may refuse to come forward & can spread the disease to others.

#TakeResponsibility by offering the right advice from NCDC & support to your family, friends and community.

Physical distancing is an effective way to limit the spread of #COVID19.

It is important to maintain a distance of 2 metres (approximately 3 arms length) from others at all times.

Let's all #TakeResponsibility and adhere to guidelines put in place by authorities so that we can soon resume normal activities.

196 new cases of #COVID19 reported:

87-Lagos
24-Kano
18-Gombe
17-Kaduna
16-FCT
10-Katsina
8-Sokoto
7-Edo
6-Borno
1-Yobe
1-Ebonyi
1-Adamawa

As at 11:55pm 29th April, 1728 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria, 307 discharged and 51 dead.

Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for a detailed report.

#TakeResponsibility
#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve

Proper hand hygiene is an effective way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitiser.

Let's all #TakeResponsibility to keep ourselves, loved ones & communities safe.