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If you suspect that you or a loved one may have been exposed to #COVID19, please log on to http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng to complete a self-assessment & alert one of our agents.

Alternatively, dial *258*258# from your mobile phone.

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LET'S WORK TOGETHER!

Nigeria is now at community transmission meaning that people getting infected cannot identify the source of #COVID19 infection.

We all need to do all we can to protect ourselves and loved ones even if you feel fine.

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Monday 22nd of June, 2020.

675 new cases of
#COVID19:

Lagos-288
Oyo-76
Rivers-56
Delta-31
Ebonyi-30
Gombe-28
Ondo-20
Kaduna-20
Kwara-20
Ogun-17
FCT-16
Edo-13
Abia-10
Nasarawa-9
Imo-9
Bayelsa-8
Borno-8
Katsina-8
Sokoto-3
Bauchi-3
Plateau-2

As at 22nd of June 2020, there are 20,919 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 7,109 discharged and 525 dead.

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

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KNOW THE FACTS: Is #COVID19 the same as malaria?

No.

Although both diseases my present with some of the same symptoms, they are very different. #COVID19 is transmitted through contact with an infected individual, while MALARIA is transmitted through mosquito bites.

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Tuesday 23rd of June, 2020.

452 new cases of
#COVID19:

Lagos-209
Oyo-67
Delta-37
Ogun-36
FCT-22
Abia-20
Enugu-16
Bauchi-15
Kaduna-8
Ondo-8
Osun-7
Imo-3
Benue-3
Borno-1

As at 23rd of June 2020, there are 21,371 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 7,338 discharged and 533 dead.

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

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Wednesday 24th of June, 2020.

649 new cases of
#COVID19:

Lagos-250
Oyo-100
Plateau-40
Delta-40
Abia-28
Kaduna-27
Ogun-22
Edo-20
Akwa Ibom-18
Kwara-17
FCT-17
Enugu-14
Niger-13
Adamawa-13
Bayelsa-7
Osun-6
Bauchi-6
Anambra-4
Gombe-3
Sokoto-2
Imo-1
Kano-1

As at 24th of June 2020, there are 22,020 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 7,613 discharged and 542 dead.

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

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#DYK It takes 2-14days for people who are infected with #COVID19 to develop symptoms?

Most infected persons have little or no symptoms, but can spread the disease to other people.

#COVID19 spreads very fast, please take all the necessary precautions to prevent it.

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“There were a few times I contemplated pulling out. But I’m not the type of person to pull out of a challenge. I want to see this to the end. I don’t know how or when #COVID19 will end, but I know I will finish the race.”

~ Adebusola Adewole, ICU Nurse

#MyCOVID19NaijaStory
#COVID19 spreads through tiny droplets, that comes out when we sneeze or cough.

People who are 60 years + & those with underlying health conditions like hypertension, diabetes & asthma should protect themselves because, they are at a higher risk of getting infected with #COVID19.

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Remember to wear your face masks and ensure it covers your nose and mouth with no gaps.

Face masks can reduce the risk of contracting or spreading #COVID19

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https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/UseOfClothFaceMasks.pdf
Important #HandWashing Moments:

After coughing or sneezing
After touching high contact surfaces
Upon returning home
While caring for the ill
When entering/leaving a public space
Before touching a mask

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If you develop common symptoms of #COVID19 like fever, cough or sudden loss of taste or smell, #TakeResponsibility.

Please do not self-medicate. Call your state hotline immediately for advice.

Do it for yourself and for the rest of us.
KNOW THE FACTS!!!

Is
#COVID19 the same as malaria?

No. Although both diseases my present with some of the same symptoms, they are very different.

#COVID19 is transmitted through contact with an infected individual, while malaria is transmitted through mosquito bites.

#TakeResponsibility