⏱Effective TODAY!

FULLY VACCINATED in-bound travellers WILL NOT be required to observe the mandatory 7-day self-isolation but WILL BE REQUIRED to do a COVID-19 PCR test on day 2 of arrival into Nigeria

📜Read revised travel protocol:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/RELEASE_OF_REVISED_INTERNATIONAL_TRAVEL_PROTOCOL_INTO_NIGERIA_PDF.pdf

711 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Delta-508
Plateau-41
Rivers-40
FCT-32
Enugu-24
Lagos-19
Imo-16
Cross River-9
Ekiti-9
Abia-4
Benue-3
Kano-3
Bauchi-1
Bayelsa-1
Ogun-1

211,171 confirmed
202,674 discharged
2,884 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️508 confirmed cases reported from Delta state are backlogs for July 27 - October 13th
▪️19 Confirmed cases reported from Lagos state for October 24th & 25th
▪️41 Confirmed cases reported from Plateau state for October 24th & 25th
▪️32 confirmed cases, 67 discharged cases (including community discharges) reported from FCT for October 24th & 25th
▪️16 confirmed cases, 11 community discharged cases reported from Imo state for October 24th & 25th
▪️24 confirmed cases reported from Enugu state for October 24th & 25th
▪️3 confirmed cases reported from Benue state for October 23rd
▪️4 confirmed cases, 20 discharged cases reported from Abia state for October 24th
▪️ 0 cases reported from Ondo, Osun and Sokoto States

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

#TakeResponsibility

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

📢Travel Protocol for International Travel into Nigeria

📜Read and share full protocol:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/RELEASE_OF_REVISED_INTERNATIONAL_TRAVEL_PROTOCOL_INTO_NIGERIA_PDF.pdf

#COVID19 has created a historic opportunity to build a new public health order that makes health for all a reality across Africa.

Together, African countries must build resilient health systems capable of responding to multiple health threats.

Join us at the first Conference on Public Health in Africa #CPHIA2021 hosted by the Africa CDC.

📆 14-16 December 2021,

Register via www.cphia2021.com

Reduce the risk of transmission of #COVID19 during your events,
➡ Observe physical distancing (of at least 2-metres) between participants, officials, and support staff at all times

➡Participants, officials, and support staff must wear a face mask at all times

➡Frequently touched items eg. door handles, elevators, gym equipment, etc. should be cleaned regularly

➡ Hand hygiene stations should be set up at the venue to ensure a high degree of compliance with hand washing. Hand sanitizers should be made readily available

➡ Distance of 2-meters in between seats should be enforced with marking on the seats

➡ Avoid shaking hands or hugging

➡ Detection and management of event related COVID-19 cases must be conducted in accordance with national policies and regulations

A health threat anywhere is a health threat everywhere!

#TakeResponsibility to protect yourself and your loved ones from getting infected with #COVID19

#COVID19 did not meet a world free from health crises.

In some regions, health emergencies have become endemic, driven by interlinked vulnerabilities, disparities and inequalities.

Read this article by Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, former DG of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS on the quest to tackle the #COVID19 and HIV pandemics.

🔗
https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/featurestories/2021/october/the-quest-to-end-the-covid19-and-hiv-pandemics

We encourage all Nigerians to take collective responsibility to limit the risk of spread of #COVID19

✅Wear a face mask properly to cover your nose & mouth in public

✅Wash your hands regularly with soap under running water

✅Practice physical distancing

#TakeResponsibility

Remember 👆🏾