FOURTEEN new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria: 13 in Lagos and 1 in Delta State

As at 09:30 pm 9th April, there are:
Total confirmed cases: 288
Discharged: 51
Deaths: 7

Breakdown by State:
Lagos - 158
FCT - 54
Osun - 20
Edo - 12
Oyo - 11
Bauchi - 6
Akwa Ibom - 5
Ogun - 4
Kaduna - 5
Enugu - 2
Ekiti - 2
Rivers - 2
Kwara - 2
Delta - 2
Benue - 1
Ondo - 1
Katsina -1

For detailed update, please visit:
www.covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

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KNOW THE FACTS

Q: Is there a vaccine for COVID-19?

A: NO. Research is ongoing to develop a safe and effective vaccine. Currently, there is NO COVID-19 vaccine

For verified info visit
http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

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Q: What do I do if I can't reach NCDC via their toll-free line?
A: While we experience high call traffic, please call your State Hotline or contact us via:

- WhatsApp: 07087110839 (chat with an agent)
- SMS: 08099555577
- Email: info@ncdc.gov.ng

For more Frequently Asked Questions visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.

SEVENTEEN new cases of #COVID19 have been reported as follows:

8 in Lagos
3 in Katsina
2 in FCT
1 in Niger
1 in Kaduna
1 in Anambra
1 in Ondo

As at 09:30 pm 10th April there are 305 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. 58 have been discharged with 7 deaths.

For detailed update, please visit:
www.covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

#COVID19Nigeria Update 🗣🗣

The virus that causes coronavirus disease is mostly spread when people travel, meet physically or visit public places.

Please stay at home to stay safe.

The responsibility to mitigate the spread of this virus lies with you and I.

Kindly circulate this message shared by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.

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A short video to remind us that #COVID19 is spread primarily through droplets when people cough or sneeze. These droplets can also land on surfaces Please watch & share this important message to keep us all safe.

We’re gratetul to ww.gatefield.co for supporting this video.

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📢#COVID19Nigeria UPDATE

Two new labs have been activated for #COVID19 testing:

1. Influenza Laboratory at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano.
2. National Veterinary Research Institute, Plateau State.

This brings the number of COVID-19 testing labs in Nigeria to 11.

In progress: Maiduguri, Sokoto, Port Harcourt and Kaduna.

#COVID19Nigeria Situation Report 📈📊

THIRTEEN new cases of #COVID19 have been reported as follows:

11 in Lagos
1 in Delta
1 in Kano

As at 09:30 pm 11th April there are 318 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. 70 have been discharged with 10 deaths.

For detailed update, please visit:
www.covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

Happy Easter fellow Nigerians!⛪👼🏼

Remember that today, it is our joint responsibility to stay at home, as we work together to stop the spread of #COVID19 in Nigeria.

Please avoid gatherings and crowded places to keep you and your loved ones safe.

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Who Can Get Tested For #COVID19?🤒😷

- Returnees to Nigeria showing symptoms of fever, cough or difficulty breathing within 14 days.

- Contacts of a confirmed case.

- Those with FEVER AND either cough OR difficulty breathing in an area of moderate to high #COVID19 prevalence.


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There are many drugs in clinical trial as scientists work towards finding a cure for #COVID19. Some have shown promising results in lab studies but have not yet been proven in humans.

Please avoid self-medication as it may lead to complications & death.


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#NCDCInTheNews

In this interview, NCDC Director General, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, discusses Nigeria's response to #COVID19 highlighting:

* Testing capacity
* Efforts to contain the spread of the virus
* Strategies to overcome some of the challenges faced

Link: https://guardian.ng/features/were-limited-by-global-shortage-of-testing-reagents/


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Remember, masks are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand-washing with soap and running water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer⁣.
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Take these precautions as wearing a mask alone will not protect you from #COVID19⁣.

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#COVID19Nigeria Situation Report 📈📊

FIVE new cases of #COVID19 have been reported as follows:

11 in Lagos
1 in Delta
1 in Kano

As at 09:10 pm 12th April there are 323 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. 85 have been discharged with 10 deaths.

For detailed update, please visit:
www.covid19.ncdc.gov.ng