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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#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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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

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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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📢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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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

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

When you do not practice preventive behaviours, you increase the risk of spreading #COVID19 to your parents and the elderly.

Do not put their lives in danger. #TakeResponsiblity to protect them- observe physical distancing, wear a face mask, and wash your hands frequently.

A zoonosis is an infectious disease that is transmitted from animals to humans or from humans to animals.

This #WorldZoonosesDay, we are reminded of how human & animal health are linked & the importance of taking a One Health approach in infectious disease preparedness & response.

The government's advice on #COVID19 prevention is to be taken seriously to avoid infecting other people unknowingly.

#TakeResponsibility - wear a face mask in public spaces, maintain physical distancing and practice hand & respiratory hygiene to protect yourself and loved ones.

#COVID19:

“Abin da ya cenzu a rayuwa na suboda ina so zaman lafiya shi ne ina nisantar da jama'a. Kuma na rage yawo ba na fita in ba dole ba.” ~Ali Nuhu

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