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Hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.

Encourage the practice of regular hand hygiene among your family and friends to stay healthy.

#SecondsSavesLives
#OneNationOnePlan
#HandHygieneDay
#TurnNigeriaOrange
🚨 Reminder

Remember to submit your abstract for the 1st Nigerian Conference of Applied and Field Epidemiology (NiCAFE).

The theme:
“Building back better: COVID-19 and other disease outbreaks”

For more information scan the barcode or visit:
https://nicafe.ncdc.gov.ng/website/assets/docs/NiCAFE_Call_for_abstracts_.pdf
Its #HandHygieneDay

Having clean hands is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay healthy and control the spread of diseases.

#CleanYourHands to #SaveLives.

#SecondsSavesLives
#OneNationOnePlan
#TurnNigeriaOrange
Mandatory COVID-19 Post Arrival Testing

All travellers arriving into Nigeria must:

Observe a 7-day self-isolation at their final destination
Carry out a #COVID19 PCR test on day 7 at a selected accredited private laboratory

#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria Case Update as at 5th May, 2021

52 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Taraba-18
FCT-9
Rivers-9
Lagos-7
Akwa Ibom-6
Kano-2
Kaduna-1

165,273 confirmed
155,403 discharged
2,065 deaths

Today's report includes data from Taraba State recorded between 22nd April to 4th May, 2021.

A breakdown of cases by state via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
📢Announcement

Application for the Advanced Nigerian Field Epidemiology Training Programme (A-NFETP) is now open!

The A-NFETP is a two year advanced training programme in applied epidemiology & public health laboratory practice.

To register:
https://nreg.ncdc.gov.ng/
#COVID19Nigeria case update as at 6th May, 2021

28 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-10
Rivers-7
Akwa Ibom-6
Delta-2
FCT-2
Kaduna-1

165,301 confirmed
155,424 discharged
2,065 deaths
Today's report includes:

Data from Akwa Ibom State recorded over the last two days
Data from Delta State recorded for 5th May, 2021

A breakdown of cases by state via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#COVID19Nigeria case update as at 7th May, 2021

39 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos23
FCT-4
Kano-4
Zamfara-4
Akwa Ibom-1
Gombe-1
Nasarawa-1
Plateau-1

165,340 confirmed
155,454 discharged
2,065 deaths

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
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🚨 14 DAYS TO GO

Remember to submit your abstracts for the 1st Nigerian Conference of Applied and Field Epidemiology (NiCAFE) before the deadline.
📢 Now 72 Hours

The validity period of the pre-boarding #COVID19 PCR test for all Nigeria-bound international travellers is now 72 hours (3 days) before departure.

📜Read more
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/PRESIDENTIAL%20STEERING%20COMMITTEE%20ON%20COVID-19%20corrected.pdf

#TakeResponsibility
Food safety is key in the prevention of infectious disease like cholera.

Ensure proper hygiene in the preparation & consumption of food.

Remember to wear a mask & practice physical distancing when visiting food markets.
#COVID19Nigeria case update as at 8th May, 2021

30 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-21
Adamawa-8
Rivers-1

165,370 confirmed
156,250 discharged
2,065 deaths

Our discharges today includes a backlog of 795 community recoveries in Adamawa State managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
The #COVID19 pandemic is not yet over.

#TakeResponsibility by adhering to all public health and social measures to limit #COVID19 spread:

Wear a #facemask 😷 properly
#WashYourHands with soap & water
Maintain a distance of 2m from other people
Avoid large gatherings
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ICYMI

#Meningitis remains a major global health threat, and a leading cause of lifelong disabilities.“

Watch our Head of Risk Communication's interview on Arise News on World Meningitis Day

Catch up👇🏾
https://youtu.be/3jYhqup_tCw
#COVID19Nigeria case update for 9th May, 2021

37 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Yobe-13
Lagos-12
Akwa Ibom-6
FCT-3
Edo-1
Kaduna-1
Ogun-1

165,419 confirmed
156,297 discharged
2,065 deaths