#Lassafever is spread through contact with:

✅ Body fluids such as urine, saliva or blood of infected rats
✅ Household items or food contaminated with body fluids of infected rats
✅ Body fluids of an infected person

Read more 🔗
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/350/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory

2123 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-1552
FCT-197
Edo-155
Rivers-81
Delta-44
Plateau-33
Kwara-30
Kano-16
Enugu-12
Gombe-2
Bauchi-1

227,378 confirmed
211,761 discharged
2,989 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️33 confirmed cases and 10 discharges reported from Plateau state for 20th December 2021
▪️12 confirmed cases reported from Enugu state for 20th December 2021
▪️ 0 cases reported from Sokoto State

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

#TakeResponsibility

Are you organising or attending an event? Outdoor activities are highly recommended

➡ Ensure venues do not accommodate more than 50% of normal capacity
➡ Ensure sitting arrangements allow for physical distancing
➡ Ensure adequate hand hygiene facilities or hand sanitiser at the venue
➡ Ensure proper use of face mask by all attendees
➡ In closed settings, ensure adequate ventilation or air conditioning in addition to other prevention measures

#CelebrateResponsibly to prevent the spread of #COVID19

#CelebrateResponsibly

There is an increase in confirmed #COVID19 cases recorded in Nigeria

We encourage all Nigerians to take collective responsibility

✅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

#LassaFever is an infectious disease spread mainly by rodents & can cause outbreaks

✅ Store foodstuff in well covered containers
✅ Eliminate rodents (rats) in homes & communities by setting rat traps
✅ Always keep your environment clean

📌 Learn more:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/L

4035 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-3,393
Rivers-260
Edo-62
Akwa Ibom-42
Kaduna-39
Ekiti-38
Oyo-38
Delta-31
Kano-31
Ogun-30
Abia-26
Bauchi-15
Ondo-14
Enugu-9
Kwara-7

231,413 confirmed
211,853 discharged
2,991 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️Additional 2,536 confirmed cases reported from Lagos state for 13th (37), 14th (365), 15th (197), 16th (577), 18th (742) & 19th (618) December
▪️42 confirmed cases reported from Akwa Ibom state for 20th (13) & 21st (29) December
▪️ 9 confirmed & 6 discharged cases reported from Enugu state for 21st December
▪️0 cases reported from Gombe, Osun and Sokoto State

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

#TakeResponsibility

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Join our NCDC Director General - Dr Ifedayo Adetifa live NOW on AIT Online Kakaaki to discuss NCDC’s response to the #COVID19 4th wave in Nigeria & safety measures

Live stream
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vDQjJPhB180

#CelebrateResponsibly

Not every #COVID19 infected individual shows symptoms.

Everyone needs to maintain a HIGHER index of suspicion for #COVID19 and #CelebrateResponsibly

✅Always wear a face mask
✅Wash your hands regularly with soap under running water
✅Cough/ sneeze into your elbow
🚫Avoid gatherings with poor adherence to prevention measures

It is important to #CelebrateResponsibly and adhere to public health advisories to limit the spread of #COVID19 this festive season.

Read and share our public health advisories for:

➡ Security Agencies and Personnel in Nigeria
➡ Religious Organisations and Community Leaders
➡ General Public

🔗Read via https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/press

#TakeResponsibility

1940 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-845
FCT-734
Oyo-120
Rivers-69
Delta-30
Kaduna-29
Edo-21
Plateau-20
Gombe-14
Anambra-11
Enugu-11
Osun-10
Ekiti-8
Kano-5
Bayelsa-4
Ogun-4
Katsina-3
Bauchi-1
Jigawa-1

233,353 confirmed
212,040 discharged
2,991 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️734 confirmed cases reported from FCT for 22nd (290) & 23rd (338) and additional 106 cases for 18th (29), 19th (26), 20th (14) & 21st (37) December
▪️11 confirmed & 8 discharged cases reported from Anambra state for 22nd December
▪️ 11 confirmed & 6 discharged cases reported from Enugu state for 22nd December
▪️13 discharged cases reported from FCT for 22nd (3) & 23rd (10) December 2021
▪️0 cases reported from Ondo and Sokoto States

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

#TakeResponsibility

#COVID19 vaccines protect against severe symptoms of the disease.

#TakeResponsibility,

➡ Get vaccinated
➡ Wear a face mask properly
➡ Observe physical distancing
➡ Wash your hands regularly with soap and water

We are counting on you to #CelebrateResponsibly

It is important to maintain physical distance and avoid contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness.

We are counting on you to #CelebrateResponsibly and #TakeResponsibility to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from #COVID19

Ensuring food safety is key in the prevention of infectious diseases like #LassaFever and #cholera.

Store food in tightly closed containers and ensure proper hygiene in the preparation & consumption of food.

Remember to wear a mask & practice physical distancing when visiting food markets.

#CelebrateResponsibly

📺 #CelebrateResponsibly

As we think about ways to commemorate the Christmas and New Year season, we at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control implore Nigerians to celebrate a little differently this year.

Let us #TakeResponsibility to protect ourselves and protect each other.

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