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301 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-175
Ondo-42
Osun-23
Rivers-21
Nasarawa-16
Oyo-8
Gombe-7
Kaduna-7
FCT-1
Kano-1

250,929 confirmed
224,052 discharged
3,103 deaths
Today’s report includes:

▪️175 additional cases reported from Lagos State for 1st - 15th January
▪️Backlog of deaths (8) reported from Lagos State
▪️0 cases reported from Abia, Bauchi, Plateau, and Sokoto States

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

#TakeResponsibility
Our weekly #COVID19Nigeria situation report for epidemiological week 1, 2022 has been published.

The weekly reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities of #COVID19 in Nigeria.

Download:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

#TakeResponsibility
School authorities should ensure all required protective equipment is provided to staff at the school sick bay.

Prevent the spread of #COVID19 among students by practicing proper Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures.

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Early diagnosis of #LassaFever when experiencing symptoms increases the chances of survival.

Symptoms include fever, body weakness, sore throat, muscle & chest pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, cough & abdominal pain

Report to a health facility when ill

#LassaFeverInfo
249 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-59
Adamawa-46
Imo-37
FCT-30
Kwara-14
Rivers-13
Kaduna-10
Taraba-9
Cross River-8
Bauchi-7
Niger-5
Delta-4
Ogun-4
Nasarawa-2
Kano-1

251,178 confirmed
224,629 discharged
3,110 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️46 confirmed cases reported for Adamawa state for 13th January 2022

▪️9 confirmed cases reported for Taraba state for 12th January 2022

▪️5 confirmed cases reported for Niger state for 16th January 2022

▪️36 discharged cases & 1 Death case reported for Taraba state for 12th January 2022

▪️214 discharged cases reported for FCT for 17th January 2022 including 213 community discharges

▪️12 community discharged cases reported for Imo state for 17th January 2022

▪️5 discharged cases reported for Adamawa state for 13th January 2022

▪️3 states with zero cases reported: Plateau, Ondo and Osun

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

#TakeResponsibility
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DOES YOUR CHILD/WARD KNOW ABOUT #COVID19?

As our children and wards return to school, let's teach them to recognise and adhere to #COVID19 protocols in school.

Watch, download and show them this video to teach them why, when & how they need to #WearAMask.

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A suspected case of #Lassafever is anyone with symptoms associated with #Lassafever AND/OR

History of contact with excreta/urine of rodents
History of contact with a probable/confirmed case within 21 days of onset of symptoms
Unexplainable bleeding
163 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria.

Lagos -59
FCT-33
Delta-16
Kaduna-13
Gombe-12
Osun-12
Ogun-4
Ekiti-3
Oyo-3
Rivers-3
Borno-2
Imo-2
Nasarawa-1

251,341 confirmed
224,939 discharged
3,116 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️2 confirmed cases reported for Borno state for 17th January 2022

▪️199 discharged cases reported for FCT for 18th January 2022 including 198 community discharges

▪️A backlog of 4 deaths reported for FCT for 18th (1), 26th (1), 30th (1) December 2021 & 12th (1) January 2022

▪️3 states with 0 cases reported: Bauchi, Plateau and Sokoto

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School authorities must ensure all parents/guardians are communicated to, in the event of a #COVID19 confirmed case in the school.

Protecting all our students is a collective role.

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy.
Today’s report includes:

▪️4 confirmed cases reported for Abia state for 18th January 2022

▪️2 confirmed cases reported for Kebbi state for 18th January 2022

▪️1 confirmed cases reported for Borno state for 18th January 2022

▪️203 community discharges for FCT for 19th January 2022

▪️13 discharged cases reported for Abia state for 18th January 2022

▪️5 states with zero cases reported: Ekiti, Nasarawa, Osun,Plateau and Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit COVID19.ncdc.gov.ng

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Not every #COVID19 infected individual shows symptoms.

School authorities must ensure staff, visitors and students above 6 years wear a face mask and adhere to all other preventive measures:

Wash hands regularly with soap under running water
Cough/ sneeze into the elbow
Maintain physical distance

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In epidemiological week two (2), 48 new confirmed cases of #Lassafever were recorded in Nigeria.

For more update on the #LF situation report in Nigeria, read: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/6ceb272218282b1f512274b6be61b23f.pdf
123 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Edo-38
Osun-25
Rivers-22
Kaduna-12
Oyo-10
Kwara-6
Ogun-3
Bauchi-2
Kano-2
Borno-1
Delta-1
Ekiti-1

251,694 confirmed
225,455 discharged
3,123 deaths

Today’s report includes 5 states with zero cases reported: Abia, Nasarawa, Ondo, Plateau and Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

#TakeResponsibility
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📢Public Service Announcement

We are aware of reports of travellers to Nigeria who have experienced delays at the airport for not meeting all the travel requirements as stated on the Nigerian International Travel Portal.

To ensure a seamless use of the travel portal, we urge the public to adhere strictly to the guidance on the travel portal as summarised in our statement:

🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/356/update-on-the-use-of-the-nigeria-international-travel-portal-%28nitp%29
Know the symptoms of #Lassafever & maintain a high index of suspicion.

Symptoms include fever, headache, sore throat, body weakness, cough, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, muscle pains, chest pain, and in severe cases, bleeding from ears, eyes, nose, mouth & other body openings.