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Evidence shows that the #COVID19 Delta variant spreads more easily than other known variants.

✅Always wear a face mask in public places
✅Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water
✅Maintain a distance of at least 2 arms length from those around you
✅Cough/sneeze into your bent elbow
✅ Get vaccinated
❎Avoid large gatherings

For more FAQs on #COVID19 variants, visit: http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/faq/

#TakeResponsibility

#COVID19 case update as at 19th August, 2021

1149 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-680
Rivers-157
Akwa Ibom-94
Oyo-56
Edo-36
FCT-34
Ogun-31
Ekiti-20
Delta-16
Abia-5
Nasarawa-5
Osun-5
Cross River-4
Plateau-3
Sokoto-2
Kano-1

184,593 confirmed
167,738 discharged
2,236 deaths

Today's report includes:

✅ Confirmed cases for Lagos State: 393 cases on 17th and 287 cases on 18th August, 2021
✅ 0 cases from Ondo State

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

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We continue to coordinate genomic sequencing of samples from #COVID19Nigeria cases.

Nevertheless, #TakeResponsibility
✅Always wear a face mask in public places
✅Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water
✅Maintain a distance of at least 2 arms length from those around you
✅Cough/sneeze into your bent elbow
✅ Get vaccinated
❎Avoid large gatherings

For more FAQs on #COVID19 variants, visit: http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/faq/

Our weekly #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 32) has been published.

The weekly #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities in Nigeria.

Our editorial for this week focuses on the Data4COVID19 Africa challenge; a six month project aimed at using existing data to address the social, economic and political factors that influence individual knowledge and perception of #COVID19

Download:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

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Remember to always adhere to all non pharmaceutical preventive measures of #COVID19. This helps to reduce the risk of spread

☑ Wear a face mask
☑ Avoid large gatherings
☑ Observe physical distancing
☑ Wash hands frequently with soap & water

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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

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Home-based care is to be provided to #COVID19 patients with mild symptoms only at the advice of trained & designated health workers

Patients & caregivers should adhere strictly to the home based isolation criteria & other infection prevention & control measures

Read:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/COVID19PatientsBookforHomebasedCare.pdf

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Properly worn face mask acts as a protective barrier to prevent the spread of #COVID19.

#WearAMask properly:
✅Covering your nose & mouth
✅No gaps
✅Secured with straps

Remember, a face mask is a personal item & must not be shared.

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Our latest Weekly Epidemiological Report (#NCDCWER) has been published.

The #NCDCWER provides weekly updates on the epidemiological situation of epidemic-prone diseases in Nigeria.

Read: https://ncdc.gov.ng/reports/weekly

1064 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-776
Rivers-143
Ekiti-49
Kwara-33
Ogun-21
Benue-18
Oyo-13
FCT-5
Osun-4
Yobe-2

186,635 confirmed
168,320 discharged
2,260 deaths

Today's report includes;

✅Confirmed cases for Lagos State for 20th and 21st August 2021
✅Backlog of confirmed cases for Benue State from 27th - 31st July 2021
✅0 cases from Abia, Imo, Kano, Nasarawa, Ondo, Plateau and Sokoto States

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

Please #TakeResponsibility by ensuring temperature checks at entry points in public spaces.

Those with a temperature over 37.50⁰ C should be denied entry and advised to seek medical attention

#TakeResponsibility

388 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-166
Akwa Ibom-89
Rivers-76
Oyo-15
Edo-12
Benue-11
Delta-7
FCT-4
Ogun-4
Kaduna-2
Gombe-1
Nasarawa-1

187,023 confirmed
168,455 discharged
2,268 deaths