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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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195 new cases of #COVID19:

82-Lagos
30-Kano
19-Zamfara
18-Sokoto
10-Borno
9-FCT
8-Oyo
5-Kebbi
5-Gombe
4-Ogun
3-Katsina
1-Kaduna
1-Adamawa

As at 6th of May 2020, there are 3145 confirmed cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 534 discharged and 103 dead.

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

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"NCDC tana taya daukacin Musulman kasa murnan zagayowar wannan wata mai albarka."

Watch as Mrs. Adama Adamu shares an important message for Ramadan in Hausa language

Please remember to practice physical distancing as #COVID19 spreads easily when people gather

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Remember, cloth face masks are to be used as an additional layer of physical distancing; a mask alone cannot protect you from #COVID19.

Please continue to maintain a distance of 2 metres between yourself and others at all times to stay safe.

Full advisory:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/UseOfClothFaceMasks.pdf

NCDC's strategy prioritises testing as a way to #PreventCOVID19Spread by identifying, tracing & isolating cases.

Active case finding in communities helps identify people with #COVID19 that show no symptoms, but can transmit the virus to others

Read more via:
https://nigeriahealthwatch.com/scaling-up-covid-19-testing%E2%80%8A-%E2%80%8Aactive-case-finding-in-the-fct/#.XrOX0hNKi8p

We are working with traditional leaders across states to share information on #COVID19.

In #Kano, we are leveraging on their leadership and influence to inform citizens about the importance of physical distancing, hand washing & use of face masks.

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Thursday 07, 2020:

381 new cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria:

183-Lagos
55-Kano
44-Jigawa
19-Zamfara
19-Bauchi
11-Katsina
9-Borno
8-Kwara
7-Kaduna
6-Gombe
5-Ogun
4-Sokoto
3-Oyo
3-Rivers
2-Niger
1-Akwa Ibom
1-Enugu
1-Plateau

As at 7th May 2020, there are 3526 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 601 discharged and 107 dead.

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

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Please adhere to these added protective measures to reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread in Nigeria:

✅ Mandatory use of non-medical masks.

✅ No gatherings of more than 20 people.

✅ Controlled access to markets & businesses implemented by public authorities.

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Measures put in place as part of the ease of lockdown include the opening of:

🕗 Neighborhood markets on MON, WEDS, SAT 8am - 3pm

🕗 Banks & corporate offices 8am - 2pm

🕗 Government offices on MON, WEDS, FRI 8am - 2pm

CLOSED: Mosques, churches, schools, bars, clubs and gardens.

Q: Should I wear a mask?

A: The Federal Government of Nigeria has mandated the use of non-medical face masks in public spaces. NCDC has published guidance on the use of cloth masks by individuals in non-healthcare settings

Download/view guide here: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/UseOfClothFaceMasks.pdf

For more FAQs, please visit:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/faq/

The #COVID19Nigeria situation report for 7th 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

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How can I empower my children to stay safe from #COVID19❓

How can I keep my kids engaged at home❓

For answers to this and more, read our #COVID19 Parenting Tips which can be found along with other guidelines on our microsite at: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/guideline/

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In the Federal Capital Territory, we worked with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to set up #COVID19 sample collection centres as part of community-level testing.

Through active case finding, we are implementing our strategy to rapidly detect new cases, isolate and manage them to recovery.

Nigeria's Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire will participate at this webinar to be co-hosted by the Centre for Global Development, African Union's Commissioner for Social Affairs, ED Global Fund, and CEO GAVI.

Please click here to register to attend: https://bit.ly/2Lfbr59