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144 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Imo-38
Plateau-20
Lagos-17
FCT-16
Kwara-15
Zamfara-15
Ondo-7
Rivers-5
Taraba-4
Oyo-3
Bauchi-2
Edo-1
Ekiti-1

213,321 confirmed
206,206 discharged
2,973 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️4 states with zero cases reported: Katsina, Ogun, Osun, and Sokoto

▪️269 recoveries reported for FCT for 15th (36) and 16th (233) November 2021 including community discharges

▪️20 cases reported for Plateau state for 15th (15) and 16th (5) November 2021

▪️17 cases reported for Lagos state for 15th (11) and 16th (6) November 2021

▪️16 cases reported for FCT for 15th (3) and 16th (13) November 2021
Prevent the spread of #cholera. Practice safe food preparations

Wash fruits and vegetables with clean running water
Peel fruits before consumption
Keep foods in properly covered containers
Eat properly cooked foods
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#AntimicrobialResistance can be prevented.

Visit a healthcare professional when you’re ill
Use antibiotics only when prescribed
Complete the dosage of your medication
Get vaccinated
Ensure proper physical and environmental hygiene
Practice safe sex

#SpreadAwarenessStopResistance
#WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek
#BeAntibioticsAware
#NAAW2021
#NCDCInTheNews

“We cannot deny many Nigerians still react to any reference to #COVID19 with disbelief.

The virus is here and community transmission is occurring mostly silently, we should do all we can to prevent the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants capable of evading whatever immune protections we currently enjoy”

- Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, NCDC Director-General

https://tribuneonlineng.com/covid-19-ncdc-reiterates-commitment-to-deliver-its-mandate/
82 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Rivers-52
Kano-9
Kebbi-6
Kaduna-5
Plateau-5
Enugu-3
Bauchi-1
Lagos-1

213,403 confirmed
206,245 discharged
2,973 deaths


States with zero cases reported (1): Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
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Not everyone infected with #COVID19 shows symptoms.

Adhere to all preventive measures to stay safe and protected.

#TakeResponsibility
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021 #WAAW2021 starts today!!!

Join us in raising awareness of the risk we face with increasing global #AntimicrobialResistance using the hashtags:

#SpreadAwarenessStopResistance
#WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek
#BeAntibioticsAware
#NAAW2021
61 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Gombe-16
Taraba-15
Zamfara-14
FCT-7
Kano-2
Lagos-2
Rivers-2
Bauchi-1
Delta -1
Katsina-1

213,464 confirmed
206,292 discharged
2,973 deaths


States with zero cases reported (1): Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Good hygiene, access to clean water & sanitation are essential efforts to prevent diseases, and hence reduce the need for #antimicrobials.

Ensure proper environmental sanitation to limit the spread of antimicrobial resistance.

#WorldToiletDay
#NAAW2021
#SpreadAwarenessStopResistance
Toilets keeps us safe from infections and diseases that are gotten through open defecation.

This #WorldToiletDay2021 draws our attention to the value of a good toilet with sustainable sanitation system to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as #cholera & #typhoid.
What role can different actors play in the development of new antibiotics and secure global equitable access to these life-saving drugs

In this #AntimicrobialResistance webinar, join Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu, Chairman National AMR Community of Practice and other panellists as we discuss the roles of industries, the public sector and not-for-profits in developing and ensuring access to new antibiotics.

🕔 5 pm

Register via
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1037453411123016718?source=REVIVE/
23 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Plateau-9
FCT-6
Bauchi-3
Sokoto-3
Kaduna-1
Kano-1

213,487 confirmed
206,301 discharged
2,973 deaths

States with zero cases reported (4): Bayelsa, Delta, Katsina, and Rivers
Kick starting the day at Garki village, Abuja to #SpreadAwareness on #AntimicrobialResistance (AMR)

AMR stakeholders have come together to create awareness on the importance of handling antimicrobials with care and being an #AntibioticGuardian

#SpreadAwarenessStopResistance
#WorldAwarenessWeek2021
#NationalAwarenessWeek2021