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

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

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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

#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

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

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

Given the consistent increase in #COVID19 cases, Nigerians are advised AGAIN to;

✅Avoid large gatherings
✅Avoid non-essential domestic & international travel
✅Wear a face mask in public places
✅Wash hands regularly with soap under running water
✅Get vaccinated

#TakeResponsibility

828 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Rivers-188
Lagos-183
Delta-97
FCT-82
Oyo-67
Edo-54
Ekiti-34
Plateau-34
Kano-27
Anambra-22
Kaduna-19
Enugu-12
Ogun-5
Kwara-4

223,483 confirmed
211,522 discharged
2,984 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️Backlog of cases reported from Delta state include backlog from 7th - 17th December
▪️ 0 cases reported from Bauchi, Ondo, Osun, and Sokoto States

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

#TakeResponsibility

Not every #COVID19 infected individual shows symptoms.

Everyone needs to maintain a HIGHER index of suspicion for #COVID19 and adhere to all preventive measures:

✅Always wear a face mask
✅Wash your hands regularly with soap under running water
✅Cough/ sneeze into your elbow

#TakeResponsibility

#Lassafever presents with symptoms similar to those of many illnesses like malaria.

Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, sore throat, nausea & vomiting.

Report to a health facility for diagnosis if you experience these symptoms. Early reporting saves lives.