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Mandatory COVID-19 Post Arrival Testing

All travelers 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
It is important to #TakeResponsibility to encourage children & younger ones this festive season to:

Wash hands frequently with soap & water
Wear a face mask
Avoid large gatherings

Together we can limit the risk of spread of #COVID19

Let's celebrate #EidAlFitr safely
#COVID19Nigeria case update as at Friday, 14th May, 2021:

49 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Enugu-22
Lagos-18
Rivers-6
Akwa Ibom-2
Edo-1

165,661 confirmed
156,399 discharged
2,066 deaths
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Not everyone infected with #COVID19 shows symptoms.

Remember to maintain a HIGH index of suspicion for #COVID19 and adhere to all preventive measures. Always:

Wear a face mask properly in public places
Maintain a physical distance of 2 metres

#TakeResponsibility
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🚨 REMINDER

There is only 1 week left to submit your abstract for the 1st Nigerian Conference of Applied and Field Epidemiology (NiCAFE)

This is a virtual conference.

For more information, visit:
https://nicafe.ncdc.gov.ng/website/assets/docs/NiCAFE_Call_for_abstracts_.pdf
41 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-16
Yobe-14
Rivers-3
FCT-3
Akwa Ibom-2
Bayelsa-2
Edo-1

165,702 confirmed
156,412 discharged
2,066 deaths

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#COVID19 may cause severe complications in the elderly & people with underlying health conditions.

Wear a face mask
Maintain physical distance
Wash your hands regularly

Avoid:
Non-essential outings
Large gatherings
Contact with anyone showing symptoms of #COVID19
Contaminated water and poor sanitation are linked to transmission of diseases such as #cholera.

Make your water safe before use
Use water from reliable sources
Boil water before drinking
Store water in properly covered containers
#COVID19Nigeria Update as at 16th May, 2021:

7 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Niger-5
Rivers-2

165,709 confirmed
156,413 discharged
2,066 deaths

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
🚨You still have time to submit

You can still submit your abstract for the 1st Nigerian Conference of Applied and Field Epidemiology (NiCAFE)

Go to:
https://nicafe.ncdc.gov.ng/website/assets/docs/NiCAFE_Call_for_abstracts_.pdf

Deadline: Midnight 21st May, 2021

This is a virtual conference.
#LassaFever is an infectious disease spread mainly by rodents & can cause outbreaks

Store foodstuff in well covered containers
Eliminate rodents (rats) in homes & communities by setting rat traps
Always keep your environment clean

📌 Learn more:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/L
#COVID19Nigeria Case Update as at 17th May, 2021

69 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Ondo-35
Lagos-30
Rivers-3
FCT-1

165,778 confirmed
156,415 discharged
2,067 deaths
Today's report includes:

Data from Lagos State recorded over the last two days
Data from Ondo State recorded from 27th April to 16th May, 2021

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