3 out of every 5 Nigerians who die from #COVID19 are more than 50 years old.
Take precautions to protect your older relatives by wearing a face mask in public, practicing hand/respiratory hygiene & maintaining a physical distance of 2 metres from others.
#TakeResponsibility
Take precautions to protect your older relatives by wearing a face mask in public, practicing hand/respiratory hygiene & maintaining a physical distance of 2 metres from others.
#TakeResponsibility
How many times have you washed your hands today?
Hand washing with soap under running water is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases like #COVID19.
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Hand washing with soap under running water is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases like #COVID19.
#TakeResponsibility
NCDC has published an advisory on correct use of face shields with face masks by the general public.
Please adhere to the correct use of face shields & masks, to reduce the risk of transmission of #COVID19
Read via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/257/27-june-2020-%7C-abuja-–-advisory-on-the-use-of-face-shields-with-face-masks-by-the-general-public
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Please adhere to the correct use of face shields & masks, to reduce the risk of transmission of #COVID19
Read via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/257/27-june-2020-%7C-abuja-–-advisory-on-the-use-of-face-shields-with-face-masks-by-the-general-public
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#Faceshields without #facemask are not effective in #COVID19 prevention.
#Faceshield is not a fashion accessory & must be combined with a mask to provide significant protection. Face shield protects only the face but #facemask curbs the spread of respiratory droplets.
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#Faceshield is not a fashion accessory & must be combined with a mask to provide significant protection. Face shield protects only the face but #facemask curbs the spread of respiratory droplets.
#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Monday 30th of June, 2020.
561 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-200
Edo-119
Kaduna-52
FCT-52
Niger-32
Ogun-19
Ondo-16
Imo-14
Plateau-11
Abia-8
Oyo-8
Bayelsa-7
Katsina-6
Kano-5
Bauchi-3
Osun-3
Kebbi-3
Borno-2
Jigawa-1
As at 30th of June 2020, there are 25,694 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 9,746 discharged and 590 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
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561 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-200
Edo-119
Kaduna-52
FCT-52
Niger-32
Ogun-19
Ondo-16
Imo-14
Plateau-11
Abia-8
Oyo-8
Bayelsa-7
Katsina-6
Kano-5
Bauchi-3
Osun-3
Kebbi-3
Borno-2
Jigawa-1
As at 30th of June 2020, there are 25,694 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 9,746 discharged and 590 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
Cloth masks are a convenient substitute to medical masks but they should NOT be worn by individuals who are at a high risk for complications. Handle them properly to avoid the spread of #COVID19.
Read NCDC's advisory for the use of cloth mask here:
https://bit.ly/2B8b0b7
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Read NCDC's advisory for the use of cloth mask here:
https://bit.ly/2B8b0b7
#TakeResponsibility
#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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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.
#TakeResponsibility
DID YOU KNOW?
NCDC does not own quarantine or treatment centres. This is the responsibility of the State Government or relevant teaching hospital.
NCDC provides:
- Guidance on set-up of standard isolation centres
- National case management guidelines, and
- Training to health workers
#TakeResponsibility
NCDC does not own quarantine or treatment centres. This is the responsibility of the State Government or relevant teaching hospital.
NCDC provides:
- Guidance on set-up of standard isolation centres
- National case management guidelines, and
- Training to health workers
#TakeResponsibility
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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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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.
#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Thursday 2nd of July, 2020.
626 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-193
FCT-85
Oyo-41
Edo-38
Kwara-34
Abia-31
Ogun-29
Ondo-28
Rivers-26
Osun-21
Akwa Ibom-18
Delta-18
Enugu-15
Kaduna-13
Plateau-11
Borno-8
Bauchi-7
Adamawa-5
Gombe-4
Sokoto-1
As at 2nd of July 2020, there are 27,110 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 10,801 discharged and 616 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
626 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-193
FCT-85
Oyo-41
Edo-38
Kwara-34
Abia-31
Ogun-29
Ondo-28
Rivers-26
Osun-21
Akwa Ibom-18
Delta-18
Enugu-15
Kaduna-13
Plateau-11
Borno-8
Bauchi-7
Adamawa-5
Gombe-4
Sokoto-1
As at 2nd of July 2020, there are 27,110 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 10,801 discharged and 616 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Saturday 4th of July, 2020.
603 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-135
Edo-87
FCT-73
Rivers-67
Delta-62
Ogun-47
Kaduna-20
Plateau-19
Osun-17
Ondo-16
Enugu-15
Oyo-15
Borno-13
Niger-6
Nasarawa-4
Kebbi-3
Kano-2
Sokoto-1
Abia-1
As at 4th of July 2020, there are 28,167 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 11,462 discharged and 634 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
603 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-135
Edo-87
FCT-73
Rivers-67
Delta-62
Ogun-47
Kaduna-20
Plateau-19
Osun-17
Ondo-16
Enugu-15
Oyo-15
Borno-13
Niger-6
Nasarawa-4
Kebbi-3
Kano-2
Sokoto-1
Abia-1
As at 4th of July 2020, there are 28,167 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 11,462 discharged and 634 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
📢COVID-19 UPDATE!
#Nigeria has launched an online course on infection prevention & control for health workers to reduce risk of infection transmission in health care setting👨⚕️
Click to register👇🏽
https://elearning.ncdc.gov.ng/courses/infection-prevention-and-control-for-covid-19/
Read more :
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/258/nigeria-launches-covid-19-online-course-on-infection-prevention-and-control-%28ipc%29
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#Nigeria has launched an online course on infection prevention & control for health workers to reduce risk of infection transmission in health care setting👨⚕️
Click to register👇🏽
https://elearning.ncdc.gov.ng/courses/infection-prevention-and-control-for-covid-19/
Read more :
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/258/nigeria-launches-covid-19-online-course-on-infection-prevention-and-control-%28ipc%29
#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Sunday 5th of July, 2020.
544 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-199
Ebonyi-65
Oyo-47
Ondo-46
Ogun-31
Edo-30
FCT-28
Katsina-25
Plateau-15
Bayelsa-11
Kaduna-10
Adamawa-10
Akwa Ibom-8
Gombe-7
Kano-4
Taraba-3
Rivers-2
Abia-2
Ekiti-1
As at 5th of July 2020, there are 28,711 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 11,665 discharged and 645 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
544 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-199
Ebonyi-65
Oyo-47
Ondo-46
Ogun-31
Edo-30
FCT-28
Katsina-25
Plateau-15
Bayelsa-11
Kaduna-10
Adamawa-10
Akwa Ibom-8
Gombe-7
Kano-4
Taraba-3
Rivers-2
Abia-2
Ekiti-1
As at 5th of July 2020, there are 28,711 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 11,665 discharged and 645 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
In this exclusive interview with Nigeria Health Watch, Nigeria's Honourable Minister of Health Dr. E.O. Ehanire speaks about Nigeria's #COVID19 outbreak response.
"We want it to be known that we used the opportunity to rebuild and remodel the health sector"
Watch via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgqlPR3jjLw
"We want it to be known that we used the opportunity to rebuild and remodel the health sector"
Watch via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgqlPR3jjLw
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COVID-19 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 5 Questions With Nigeria's Health Minister, Dr. Osagie Ehanire
In this Exclusive Interview with Nigeria Health Watch, Nigeria's Health Minister, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, speaks about Nigeria's COVID-19 response, the most challenging aspect of overseeing the outbreak, the role of the private sector and what he would like to…
Here is a list of facilities that will serve as #COVID19 Sample Collection Centres in the FCT Abuja:
- University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada
- Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) Premises, national secretariat.
- Garki General Hospital
- Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi
- Nyanya General Hospital
- National Hospital
#COVID19FCT
- University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada
- Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) Premises, national secretariat.
- Garki General Hospital
- Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi
- Nyanya General Hospital
- National Hospital
#COVID19FCT