Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

The first case of #COVID19 was reported on 31st December, 2019 in Wuhan, China.

Five months later, the disease continues to affect people in countries across the globe.

If we all #TakeResponsibilty, we can get through this together.

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Monday 2nd June, 2020.

241 new cases of #COVID19:

Lagos-142
Oyo-15
FCT-13
Kano-12
Edo-11
Delta-10
Kaduna -9
Rivers-9
Borno-8
Jigawa-4
Gombe-3
Plateau-3
Osun-1
Bauchi-1

As at 2nd of June 2020, there are 10819 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 3239 discharged and 314 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility

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The virus that causes #COVID19 spreads through respiratory droplets produced from an infected person's mouth.

It is important to stay 2 meters away from others at all times because some people do not show symptoms but are able to pass the disease to others.

#TakeResponsibility

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Tuesday 3rd June, 2020.

348 new cases of #COVID19:

Lagos-163
FCT-76
Ebonyi-23
Rivers-21
Delta-8
Nasarawa-8
Niger-8
Enugu-6
Bauchi-5
Edo-5
Ekiti-5
Ondo-5
Gombe-5
Benue-4
Ogun-2
Osun-1
Plateau-1
Kogi-1
Anambra-1

As at 3rd of June 2020, there are 11166 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 3329 discharged and 315 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility

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"If you have any of the #COVID-like signs ..., I appeal that you go in and do a test , if positive, go into the isolation center, I tell you, if you follow the medication regime properly, you will likely be on your way home in no time."

- Dr. Charles Korir, a WHO Staff and #COVID19 survivor.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Most people with #COVID19 may show no symptoms at all.

"The point is to treat everyone as a potential carrier of #COVID19, because fact remains that at a glance, there is truly no way of knowing."

Read more about "Understanding silent spread: Coronavirus disease is not always obvious".
https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/understanding-silent-spread-coronavirus-disease-is-not-always-obvious.html

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Wednesday 4th of June, 2020.

350 new cases of #COVID19:

Lagos-102
Ogun-34
FCT-29
Borno-26
Kaduna-23
Rivers-21
Ebonyi-17
Kwara -16
Katsina-14
Edo-10
Delta-10
Kano-10
Bauchi-10
Bayelsa-9
Imo-8
Plateau-4
Ondo-3
Nasarawa-2
Gombe-1
Oyo-1

As at 4th of June 2020, there are 11516 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 3535 discharged and 323 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility

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Please do not patronize non-official outlets for #COVID19 test.

The Government is working hard to improve on quick sample collection and release of test results.

#TakeResponsibility

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“My happiest day was the day we discharged our oldest patient. She was 98 years old. Seeing Mama get discharged was an amazing moment for us. We gathered around and showed her lots of love...”

- Dr. Ekong (twitter.com/victorbassey)

#MyCOVID19NaijaStory
#COVID19Nigeria
#COVID19

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👉 Please, DO NOT PULL your mask down onto your chin.
👉 You can speak, cough or sneeze inside your mask, then wash or dispose properly

Watch for more useful advice on the use of face masks to reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread.

#TakeResponsibility

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“No cure yet for #COVID19, only supportive care is provided to patients. Supportive care or management of cases involve:

📍 Management of symptoms
📍 Management of pre-existing conditions
📍 Supplemental oxygen therapy
📍 Treatment of bacterial infection
📍 Ensuring patients are well-nourished & hydrated”

~ Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, DG NCDC.

#TakeResponsibility

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Friday 5th of June, 2020.

328 new cases of #COVID19:

Lagos-121
FCT-70
Bauchi-25
Rivers-18
Oyo-16
Kaduna-15
Gombe-14
Edo-13
Ogun-13
Jigawa-8
Enugu-6
Kano-5
Osun-2
Ondo-2

As at 5th of June 2020, there are 11844 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 3696 discharged and 333 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility

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