"We continue to work with different stakeholders to provide communities across the country with the right information to stay safe."
👉 Simon Idoko of the National Orientation Agency, a member of the National Risk Communication Working Group, supporting a mass motorised #COVID19 campaign in Adamawa State.
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👉 Simon Idoko of the National Orientation Agency, a member of the National Risk Communication Working Group, supporting a mass motorised #COVID19 campaign in Adamawa State.
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"Plenty people wey catch the virus dey recover after dem collect treatment. When Government people come make we allow dem to test us."
Do not discriminate against people with #COVID19 as most people recover fully after treatment.
Remember, #COVID19 is not a death sentence.
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Do not discriminate against people with #COVID19 as most people recover fully after treatment.
Remember, #COVID19 is not a death sentence.
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Our sister agency, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control in Nigeria (NAFDAC)
released a statement on local remedies for #COVID19.
A claim of a cure must be subjected to clinical evaluation through well controlled, randomised clinical trials following an approved clinical trial protocol.
Read:
https://nafdac.gov.ng/nafdacs-position-on-local-claims-for-covid-19-remedies/
released a statement on local remedies for #COVID19.
A claim of a cure must be subjected to clinical evaluation through well controlled, randomised clinical trials following an approved clinical trial protocol.
Read:
https://nafdac.gov.ng/nafdacs-position-on-local-claims-for-covid-19-remedies/
#COVID19Nigeria update for Friday 22nd May, 2020.
245 new cases of #COVID19:
131-Lagos
16-Jigawa
13-Ogun
12-Borno
9-Kaduna
9-Oyo
9-Rivers
9-Ebonyi
8-Kano
7-Kwara
5-Katsina
3-Akwa Ibom
3-Sokoto
2-Bauchi
2-Yobe
1-Anambra
1-Gombe
1-Niger
1-Ondo
1-Plateau
1-FCT
1-Bayelsa
As at 22nd of May 2020, there are 7261 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 2007 discharged and 221 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
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245 new cases of #COVID19:
131-Lagos
16-Jigawa
13-Ogun
12-Borno
9-Kaduna
9-Oyo
9-Rivers
9-Ebonyi
8-Kano
7-Kwara
5-Katsina
3-Akwa Ibom
3-Sokoto
2-Bauchi
2-Yobe
1-Anambra
1-Gombe
1-Niger
1-Ondo
1-Plateau
1-FCT
1-Bayelsa
As at 22nd of May 2020, there are 7261 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 2007 discharged and 221 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
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Regular handwashing is very important to reduce the risk of spread of #COVID19.
An important moment to wash your hands is after handling money, especially if you are handling or eating food.
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An important moment to wash your hands is after handling money, especially if you are handling or eating food.
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DID YOU KNOW?
NCDC owns & manages the National Public Health Reference Lab with 2 campuses in Abuja & Lagos.
Currently, the 25 #COVID19 molecular testing labs are managed by Teaching Hospitals or States depending on their location, with guidance and coordination provided by NCDC.
NCDC owns & manages the National Public Health Reference Lab with 2 campuses in Abuja & Lagos.
Currently, the 25 #COVID19 molecular testing labs are managed by Teaching Hospitals or States depending on their location, with guidance and coordination provided by NCDC.
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Measures put in place for the ease of the lockdown as business and offices reopen include the following guidelines
✅Provision of hand washing facilities & sanitiser
✅Enforcement of physical distancing
✅Mandatory use of cloth face masks
Read full guide
https://t.co/Q89c0mpkDo
✅Provision of hand washing facilities & sanitiser
✅Enforcement of physical distancing
✅Mandatory use of cloth face masks
Read full guide
https://t.co/Q89c0mpkDo
The #COVID19Nigeria situation report for 22nd May, 2020 has been published.
Our daily #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation & response activities in Nigeria.
Download via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
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Our daily #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation & response activities in Nigeria.
Download via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria
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The #COVID19Nigeria microsite, you can find relevant guidelines for health workers including:
💊Community Case Definitions
💊Clinical Management of #COVID19
💊Rational Use of PPE
💊Management of Pregnant Women & Nursing Mothers
Access via:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/guideline/
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💊Community Case Definitions
💊Clinical Management of #COVID19
💊Rational Use of PPE
💊Management of Pregnant Women & Nursing Mothers
Access via:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/guideline/
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#COVID19Nigeria update for Saturday 23rd May, 2020.
265 new cases of #COVID19:
133-Lagos
34-Oyo
28-Edo
23-Ogun
22-FCT
6-Plateau
5-Kaduna
3-Borno
3-Niger
2-Kwara
2-Bauchi
2-Anambra
2-Enugu
As at 23rd of May 2020, there are 7526 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 2174 discharged and 221 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
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265 new cases of #COVID19:
133-Lagos
34-Oyo
28-Edo
23-Ogun
22-FCT
6-Plateau
5-Kaduna
3-Borno
3-Niger
2-Kwara
2-Bauchi
2-Anambra
2-Enugu
As at 23rd of May 2020, there are 7526 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 2174 discharged and 221 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria
KNOW THE FACTS!!!
Is #COVID19 the same as malaria?
No. Although both diseases may present with fever, they are very different. #COVID19 is caused by a virus while malaria by Plasmodium parasite. However, an individual can have #COVID19 and malaria at the same time
KNOW THE FACTS!!!
Is #COVID19 the same as malaria?
No. Although both diseases may present with fever, they are very different. #COVID19 is caused by a virus while malaria by Plasmodium parasite. However, an individual can have #COVID19 and malaria at the same time
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"To dey wear face mask dey important but e get other important things wey you suppose know with the mask wey una dey wear."
Watch and share this important video on the proper use and care of face masks to reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread.
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Watch and share this important video on the proper use and care of face masks to reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread.
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