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

“To all essential workers in Nigeria. You are the pride of our nation. We need you to keep pushing. Please do not give up.”

Watch NCDC Director General, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, show appreciation to all workers in Nigeria, and share his experience in leading the #NCDCTeam.

Happy #WorkersDay!!!

Despite the ease of the lockdown starting 4th May, it is critical for those managing public spaces to adhere to these measures to #PreventCOVID19Spread:

💦 Provision of handwashing facilities/sanitisers
👥 No gathering of >20 people
🌡 Mandatory temperature checks

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Make una watch this video and show am to your loved ones to protect una self.

Dey safe, dey for your house.

#TakeResponsibility
#DeyResponsible

In Kano, our Rapid Response Team which includes graduates from our Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Lab Training Programme (NFELTP) are sensitising communities.

“We are visiting these communities to ensure that people are aware of how to protect themselves, but also actively search for cases that may be unreported.” - Arhyel Malgwi

We have improved our #COVID19 microsite for ease of access!

Log on to access the latest guidance including:

✅Ramadan Advisory
✅Guide for the Use of Face Masks
✅Guidelines for healthcare workers

& more

Access via: http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/guideline/

Thank you Centre for Global Health Practice and Impact, Georgetown University for supporting this process.

Due to observed community transmission in parts of the country, a new case definition has been published for #COVID19 in Nigeria

SUSPECTED CASE:
Those with cough or fever (or history of fever in the last 2 weeks) with 1 or more of these symptoms:

• Shivering /shaking (chills)
• Body pain
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Recent loss of taste or smell
• Difficulty in breathing/shortness of
breath
• Diarrhea/abdominal pain
• Runny nose/catarrh
• Fatigue (tiredness)

Read for more information:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/Community_Case_Definition_PDF.pdf

#COVID19Nigeria situation report for 2nd May, 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/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#TakeResponsibility

170 new cases of #COVID19:

39-Lagos
29-Kano
24-Ogun
18-Bauchi
15-Kaduna
12-FCT
12-Sokoto
8-Katsina
7-Borno
3-Nasarawa
2-Adamawa
1-Oyo

2558 confirmed cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 400 discharged and 87 dead. Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for a more detailed report.

The #COVID19Nigeria situation report for 3rd May, 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/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#TakeResponsibility

245 new cases of #COVID19:

76-Lagos
37-Katsina
32-Jigawa
23-Kano
19-FCT
18-Borno
10-Edo
9-Bauchi
6-Adamawa
5-Oyo
5-Ogun
1-Ekiti
1-Osun
1-Benue
1-Niger
1-Zamfara

As at 11:45pm, 5th of May 2020, 2802 confirmed cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 417 discharged and 93 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility

Remember, wearing a mask in crowded places without physical distancing still leaves you at risk for #COVID19.

To stay safe, maintain a distance of 2 meters between yourself and others at all times.

#TakeResponsibility

Today, we applaud the dedication of Nurses and Midwives across Nigeria. Thank you for your selfless service in delivering safe healthcare in #Nigeria.

We enjoin all healthcare workers to continue to #TakeResponsibility by being ambassadors of good #HandHygiene to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, including #COVID19.

#WorldHandHygieneDay
#StaySafe
#SupportNursesAndMidwives

148 New Cases of #COVID19:

43-Lagos
32-Kano
14-Zamfara
10-FCT
9-Katsina
7-Taraba
6-Borno
6-Ogun
5-Oyo
3-Edo
3-Kaduna
3-Bauchi
2-Adamawa
2-Gombe
1-Plateau
1-Sokoto
1-Kebbi

As at 11:40pm, 5th of May 2020, 2950 confirmed cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 481 discharged and 98 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility

The #COVID19Nigeria situation report for 5th May, 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/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#TakeResponsibility

The virus that causes #COVID19 can live on surfaces for several hours.

One of the ways the disease spreads is by touching contaminated surfaces.

Please clean all surfaces with soap & water or disinfectants to protect yourself & loved ones.

#TakeResponsibility