📜Following confirmations of #Lassafever cases in Nasarawa state and the Federal Capital Territory, the NCDC has published health advisories for the general public and healthcare workers to mitigate the spread of the disease
Read and share:
Press release:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/349/ncdc-intensifies-activities-for-lassa-fever-surveillance-and-response-following-outbreaks-of-cases-in-nigeria
Public Health Advisory
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/350/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory
Healthcare Workers Advisory:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/351/lassa-fever-healthcare-workers-advisory
Read and share:
Press release:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/349/ncdc-intensifies-activities-for-lassa-fever-surveillance-and-response-following-outbreaks-of-cases-in-nigeria
Public Health Advisory
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/350/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory
Healthcare Workers Advisory:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/351/lassa-fever-healthcare-workers-advisory
730 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-431
FCT-174
Rivers-38
Ogun-32
Akwa Ibom-25
Anambra-11
Katsina-7
Bayelsa-4
Niger-4
Kano-3
Ekiti-1
218,596 confirmed
211,254 discharged
2,982 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️ 0 case reported from Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau and Sokoto States
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
Lagos-431
FCT-174
Rivers-38
Ogun-32
Akwa Ibom-25
Anambra-11
Katsina-7
Bayelsa-4
Niger-4
Kano-3
Ekiti-1
218,596 confirmed
211,254 discharged
2,982 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️ 0 case reported from Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau and Sokoto States
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
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In Nigeria, #Lassafever occurs throughout the year, but more cases are recorded during the dry season
To reduce the risk of spread;
✅Store grains & foodstuffs in rodent-proof containers
✅Maintain a clean environment
✅Observe frequent hand hygiene
Public Health Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/350/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory
To reduce the risk of spread;
✅Store grains & foodstuffs in rodent-proof containers
✅Maintain a clean environment
✅Observe frequent hand hygiene
Public Health Advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/350/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory
1424 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-796
Delta-152
FCT-130
Edo-129
Oyo-82
Ondo-39
Rivers-39
Kaduna-15
Enugu-9
Anambra-8
Kwara-7
Ogun-7
Bayelsa-4
Kano-4
Akwa Ibom-3
220,020 confirmed
211,292 discharged
2,983 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️153 cases reported for Delta state are from 13th (13), and 14th (139) December 2021
▪️ 0 case reported from Bauchi, Ekiti, Osun and Zamfara States
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
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Lagos-796
Delta-152
FCT-130
Edo-129
Oyo-82
Ondo-39
Rivers-39
Kaduna-15
Enugu-9
Anambra-8
Kwara-7
Ogun-7
Bayelsa-4
Kano-4
Akwa Ibom-3
220,020 confirmed
211,292 discharged
2,983 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️153 cases reported for Delta state are from 13th (13), and 14th (139) December 2021
▪️ 0 case reported from Bauchi, Ekiti, Osun and Zamfara States
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
The #COVID19 virus can live on surfaces for several hours.
#TakeResponsibility to clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
Do not forget to:
✅Wear a face mask
✅Observe physical distance
✅Wash your hands regularly
#TakeResponsibility to clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
Do not forget to:
✅Wear a face mask
✅Observe physical distance
✅Wash your hands regularly
It is the dry season! Lassa fever occurs throughout the year but more cases are recorded during the dry season i.e. November through May.
Healthcare workers are urged to maintain a high index of suspicion for #Lassafever.
Be vigilant and lookout for symptoms of Lassa fever, not all fevers are malaria.
Healthcare workers advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/351/lassa-fever-healthcare-workers-advisory
Healthcare workers are urged to maintain a high index of suspicion for #Lassafever.
Be vigilant and lookout for symptoms of Lassa fever, not all fevers are malaria.
Healthcare workers advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/351/lassa-fever-healthcare-workers-advisory
1051 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-599
FCT-238
Rivers-79
Oyo-51
Ondo-32
Plateau-20
Akwa Ibom-11
Ogun-7
Bayelsa-5
Kano-5
Kwara-4
221,071 confirmed
211,345 discharged
2,983 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️ 0 case reported from Bauchi, Ekiti, Osun and Sokoto States
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
Lagos-599
FCT-238
Rivers-79
Oyo-51
Ondo-32
Plateau-20
Akwa Ibom-11
Ogun-7
Bayelsa-5
Kano-5
Kwara-4
221,071 confirmed
211,345 discharged
2,983 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️ 0 case reported from Bauchi, Ekiti, Osun and Sokoto States
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
📣Join us Live
Join our Lassa fever Incident Manager, Chioma Dan Nwafor on Sunrise Daily Channels Television as she discusses efforts at Federal Government, State and Local Government level to contain Lassa fever
Live stream via:
https://youtu.be/-c8LoR84Xjs
Join our Lassa fever Incident Manager, Chioma Dan Nwafor on Sunrise Daily Channels Television as she discusses efforts at Federal Government, State and Local Government level to contain Lassa fever
Live stream via:
https://youtu.be/-c8LoR84Xjs
📣Mandatory #COVID19 Post Arrival Testing
✅All travellers arriving in Nigeria must conduct a PCR test on Day 2 of arrival
✅ Partially vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers must observe a 7-day self-isolation at their final destination
✅ Partially vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers must also conduct a PCR test on day 7 of arrival
Travel protocol: http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/Revised_Travel_Protocol_021221_NCDC_Ako_v.2.pdf
#TakeResponsibility
✅All travellers arriving in Nigeria must conduct a PCR test on Day 2 of arrival
✅ Partially vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers must observe a 7-day self-isolation at their final destination
✅ Partially vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers must also conduct a PCR test on day 7 of arrival
Travel protocol: http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/Revised_Travel_Protocol_021221_NCDC_Ako_v.2.pdf
#TakeResponsibility
#LassaFever is an infectious disease spread mainly by rodents & can cause outbreaks;
✅Eliminate rats in homes & communities by setting rat traps
✅Store foodstuff in well covered containers
✅Always keep your environment clean
📌 Read our latest #Lassafever situation report:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/54f1969b2dcafe3ee2e81f0a6fad1a55.pdf
✅Eliminate rats in homes & communities by setting rat traps
✅Store foodstuff in well covered containers
✅Always keep your environment clean
📌 Read our latest #Lassafever situation report:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/54f1969b2dcafe3ee2e81f0a6fad1a55.pdf
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Public sector leaders & business owners have a role to play to help stop the spread & upsurge of #COVID19.
Ensure compliance to recommended public health measures to stay safe and protected
#TakeResponsibility
Ensure compliance to recommended public health measures to stay safe and protected
#TakeResponsibility
1584 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-906
FCT-258
Rivers-217
Edo-85
Oyo-50
Ogun-16
Ondo-14
Bayelsa-12
Osun-10
Bauchi-9
Kano-7
222,655 confirmed
211,373 discharged
2,984 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️ 0 case reported from Ekiti and Sokoto States
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
Lagos-906
FCT-258
Rivers-217
Edo-85
Oyo-50
Ogun-16
Ondo-14
Bayelsa-12
Osun-10
Bauchi-9
Kano-7
222,655 confirmed
211,373 discharged
2,984 deaths
Today’s report includes:
▪️ 0 case reported from Ekiti and Sokoto States
A breakdown of cases by state can be found via http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#TakeResponsibility
In epidemiological week 49, the number of new confirmed #COVID19Nigeria cases increased from 530 to 2,859 cases
Our weekly #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities in Nigeria.
Download via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#TakeResponsibility
Our weekly #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities in Nigeria.
Download via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
#TakeResponsibility