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What is #LassaFever

How is it transmitted

How can I prevent the spread

What are the signs and symptoms

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#COVID19 is still a threat.

#TakeResponsibility to keep yourself and loved ones safe.
27 new confirmed cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-18
FCT-4
Delta-2
Kaduna-1
Oyo-1
Rivers-1

255,633 confirmed
249,825 discharged
3,142 deaths

#TakeResponsibility

This report includes:

▪️Data for 9th to 11th April 2022
▪️7 States with zero cases reported: Ekiti, Kano, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Plateau and Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Staying safe and healthy is highly important. Now is not the time to let down our guard.

#TakeResponsibility, visit a healthcare facility when sick for accurate diagnosis.
Disinfect surfaces regularly to prevent the spread of #COVID19 in your home, shops, offices and community.

#TakeResponsibility to protect yourself, loved ones, customers, employees and society at large.

#GetVaccinated
Let us all reduce the risk of #LassaFever infection and spread in our communities

🚫Eliminate rats in homes & communities using rat traps
🚫Block all holes in your house to prevent the entry of rats

Learn more via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/350/lassa-fever-public-health-advisory
13 new confirmed cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-6
Rivers-3
Delta-2
FCT-1
Kano-1

255,646 confirmed
249,842 discharged
3,143 deaths

#TakeResponsibility

This report includes:

▪️Data for 12th to 13th April 2022
▪️7 States with zero cases reported: Abia, Bauchi, Cross River, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Plateau and Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Store all food items away from contact with rats.

#LassaFever can be transmitted by food that has been contaminated with the urine and faeces of infected rats.

Cook food items properly before eating.
Complete your #COVID19 vaccine doses for full protection.

If you have received your first dose of Moderna, AstraZeneca or Pfizer vaccine, kindly check the due date and get your second dose for full protection.

#YesToCOVID19Vaccine
#TakeResponsibility
Today, we celebrate the heroic efforts of all biomedical laboratory scientists for their role in diagnostic and preventive health care systems.🔬

What you do matters! Your work saves lives 👏🏼
2 new confirmed cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Delta-1
Rivers-1

255,648 confirmed
249,847 discharged
3,143 deaths

This report includes:

▪️Data for 14th to 15th April 2022
▪️7 States with zero cases reported: Bauchi, FCT, Kaduna, Kano, Lagos, Nasarawa, and Sokoto

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

#TakeResponsibility
#HappyEaster Nigeria!

We wish you and your loved ones a happy, safe and healthy celebration!
Our weekly #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 14) has been published.

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

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

#TakeResponsibility
Infection Prevention & Control #IPC is fundamental to the delivery of safe healthcare by workers and the provision
of safe services for patients.

Effective #IPC implementation is critical to preventing the spread of healthcare-associated infections.

🔗 https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/296_1649340294.pdf
#Lassafever is preventable.

Be a guardian of proper hand hygiene in your community

Promote frequent #handwashing with soap and running water.
22 new confirmed cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-10
Nasarawa-6
FCT-3
Rivers-3

255,670 confirmed
249,879 discharged
3,143 deaths

#TakeResponsibility

This report includes:

▪️Data for 16th to 18th April 2022
▪️6 States with zero cases reported: Abia, Delta, Kaduna, Kano, Plateau and Sokoto

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