#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.

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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

Lassa fever is a viral haemorrhagic fever transmitted through contact with rats. Early reporting can save your life. If you have a fever or feel ill, report to a health facility immediately.

Visit our website at www.ncdc.gov.ng for more info on #Lassafever. Get:

• Advice for the general public & health care workers
• Answers to frequently asked questions
• Situation reports

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To stay safe from #COVID19 remember to:

✅ Clean and disinfect surfaces regularly with diluted bleach.

✅ Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water. Use an alcohol-based sanitiser if water is not available

✅ Cough and sneeze into a tissue & dispose of immediately. If a tissue is not available you can cough or sneeze into your bent elbow.

✅ Avoid touching your eyes, nose & mouth with unclean hands.

✅ Stay 2 metres (3 arms length) from others.

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Our Public Health Advisory to Nigerians on #COVID19 is updated regularly to reflect the latest information on #COVID19Nigeria including:

* How to stay protected
* Advice for health workers
* & more

Read on our microsite via:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/advisory.php

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How do I get tested for #COVID19?

1. Call your State hotline.

2. Stay at home & wait for further instructions.

3. The State team will arrange for sample collection & transportation from your location to the lab.

4. Remain in self-isolation while testing is on.

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