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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The #COVID19Nigeria situation report for 21st May, 2020 has been published.
Our daily #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation & response activities in Nigeria.
Download via:
https://t.co/Xo1WG4QDYT
#TakeResponsibility
Our daily #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation & response activities in Nigeria.
Download via:
https://t.co/Xo1WG4QDYT
#TakeResponsibility
Mobile network providers have collaborated with NCDC to keep Nigerians informed on staying safe during the pandemic.
🙏Thank you MTN Nigeria
🙏Thank you GLO Nigeria
🙏Thank you Airtel Nigeria
🙏Thank you 9Mobile Nigeria
Your support plays a critical role in the nation's #COVID19 response.
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🙏Thank you MTN Nigeria
🙏Thank you GLO Nigeria
🙏Thank you Airtel Nigeria
🙏Thank you 9Mobile Nigeria
Your support plays a critical role in the nation's #COVID19 response.
#TakeResponsibility
DID YOU KNOW?
Some people who test positive for #COVID19 show no symptoms but can still spread the virus.
Read this article to learn more on what it means to be asymptomatic, why these patients require management & how to reduce risk of becoming infected: https://guardian.ng/opinion/silent-spreaders-of-covid-19-people-without-symptoms/
Some people who test positive for #COVID19 show no symptoms but can still spread the virus.
Read this article to learn more on what it means to be asymptomatic, why these patients require management & how to reduce risk of becoming infected: https://guardian.ng/opinion/silent-spreaders-of-covid-19-people-without-symptoms/
#COVID19Nigeria update for Sunday 24th May, 2020.
313 new cases of #COVID19:
148-Lagos
36-FCT
27-Rivers
19-Edo
13-Kano
12-Ogun
11-Ebonyi
8-Nasarawa
8-Delta
7-Oyo
6- Plateau
5-Kaduna
4-Kwara
3-Akwa Ibom
3-Bayelsa
2-Niger
1-Anambra
As at 24th of May 2020, there are 7839 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 2263 discharged and 226 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
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313 new cases of #COVID19:
148-Lagos
36-FCT
27-Rivers
19-Edo
13-Kano
12-Ogun
11-Ebonyi
8-Nasarawa
8-Delta
7-Oyo
6- Plateau
5-Kaduna
4-Kwara
3-Akwa Ibom
3-Bayelsa
2-Niger
1-Anambra
As at 24th of May 2020, there are 7839 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 2263 discharged and 226 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
The #COVID19Nigeria situation report for 24th 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
#TakeResponsibility
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
#TakeResponsibility
FAQs ON #COVID19 DIAGNOSTICS
Where do I go to get tested?
Please call your state hotline. Some states have sample collection sites; while in some a health worker will visit you. Officials will advise on sample collection based on your condition
For State Hotlines, visit:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/contact/
Where do I go to get tested?
Please call your state hotline. Some states have sample collection sites; while in some a health worker will visit you. Officials will advise on sample collection based on your condition
For State Hotlines, visit:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/contact/