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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
Please note:

Today's report includes a corrected computational error that occurred during the week.

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

#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19 is spread primarily through respiratory droplets from infected people.

Use a face mask 😷 properly when in public places and observe physical distancing

#TakeResponsibility