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.

Q: How do I practice social distancing?

A:
✅Use non-contact greetings
✅Maintain at least 2 metres between yourself & others
✅Stay home if you feel unwell; call your state hotline
✅No religious or social gatherings

Full social distancing guide:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/resource/guideline/Social%20Distancing%20Guide.pdf

The #COVID19Nigeria situation report for 29th April, 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/themes/common/files/sitreps/a1e34df50ff0f8e86eb0c6ef0a26f53d.pdf

#TakeResponsibility

📢#COVID19Nigeria UPDATE

The 18th #COVID19 testing lab has been activated at Bayero University, Kano; the second laboratory to be activated in the state

We remain committed to rapidly scaling up #COVID19 testing capacity in Nigeria, as outlined in the national testing strategy.

#TakeResponsibility

204 new cases of #COVID19 reported:

80-Kano
45-Lagos
12-Gombe
9-Bauchi
9-Sokoto
7-Borno
7-Edo
6-Rivers
6-Ogun
4-FCT
4-Akwa Ibom
4-Bayelsa
3-Kaduna
2-Oyo
2-Delta
2-Nasarawa
1-Ondo
1-Kebbi

As at 11:50pm 30th April, there are 1,932 confirmed cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 319 discharged and 58 dead. 34 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Nigeria have recorded AT LEAST ONE confirmed case of #COVID19. 71% of all cases are from three States.

#TakeResponsibility

Despite the ease of the lockdown starting 4th May, it is critical for Nigerians to adhere to these measures to #PreventCOVID19 spread:

🕖 Daily curfew from 8pm-6am
😷 Mandatory use of mask
🕌 Ban on social & religious gatherings
🚎Restricted inter-state travel

#TakeResponsibility
Share widely!

"We‘re working on innovative ways to get our messages across to people in all areas. Our priority is providing communities with the right information to stay protected."

- Michael, an NCDC risk communications officer, as he supports a mass motorised #COVID19 campaign in Kano

For all of us at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, serving our country at this difficult time is a privelege that we are proud of.

Thank you to all our colleagues working hard together with us, to protect the health of Nigerians

Happy #WorkersDay!

"Prayers in mosques have been suspended and followers advised to perform their prayers at home.

At this time, followers may be feeling separated from their communities, however this need not be the case,"

Read about worshiping safely during this #Ramadan:
https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/04/30/ramadan-in-the-time-of-covid-19/

You can make your own cloth face mask at home! Our simple step-by-step guide gives instructions using easy-to-find items.

Download, try it out it & share with family and friends: https://t.co/kbQLZtyrE4

#TakeResponsibility