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#COVID19Nigeria data shows that infected people over 64 years are 23 times more likely to die from #COVID-19 than the younger people.

#TakeResponsibility to protect others
Observe physical distancing🚶🏽 🚶🏽
Wear a face mask😷
Wash your hands frequently 💦
#COVID19Nigeria update for Wednesday 8th of July, 2020.

460 new cases of
#COVID19:

Lagos-150
Rivers-49
Oyo-43
Delta-38
FCT-26
Anambra-20
Kano-20
Plateau-18
Edo-14
Bayelsa-13
Enugu-13
Osun-12
Kwara-10
Borno-8
Ogun-7
Kaduna-6
Imo-4
Bauchi-3
Gombe-3
Niger-2
Adamawa-1

As at 8th of July 2020, there are 30,249 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 12,373 discharged and 684 dead.

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

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As domestic travel by air resumes, travelers are advised to adhere to recommended measures to reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread

NCDC continues to work closely with the @NigerianCAA, @FAAN_Official and other relevant authorities to ensure safe air travels

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When you don’t practice preventive behaviours, you increase the risk of #COVID19 spread to your parents & the elderly

Protect your loved ones & adhere to recommended measures;

* Observe physical distancing 🌚 〰️ 🌝

* Wear a face mask 😷

* Wash your hands frequently 💦

#TakeResponsibility
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Watch this report from the African Independent Television (AIT) to learn more about the realities of #COVID19 patients as they share their experiences on the road to recovery.

#COVID19 is Real!
Keep yourself and loved ones safe by following guidelines & precautions.

Visit http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for more.
#COVID19Nigeria update for Thursday 9th of July, 2020.

499 new cases of
#COVID19:

Lagos-157
Edo-59
Ondo-56
Oyo-31
Akwa Ibom-22
Borno-21
Plateau-19
Kaduna-18
Katsina-18
Bayelsa-17
FCT-17
Delta-14
Kano-11
Rivers-10
Enugu-8
Ogun-6
Kwara-4
Imo-3
Nasarawa-2
Osun-2
Abia-1
Ekiti-1
Niger-1
Yobe-1

As at 9th of July 2020, there are 30748 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 12546 discharged and 689 dead.

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

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NCDC IN THE NEWS!

This article published in today’s Vanguard Newspaper outlines TEN THINGS you may not know about Nigeria's national public health institute - The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.

Read here:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/07/building-nigerias-health-security-10-things-you-may-not-know-about-ncdc/
#COVID19Nigeria update for Friday 10th of July, 2020.

575 new cases of
#COVID19:

Lagos-224
Oyo-85
FCT-68
Rivers-49
Kaduna-39
Edo-31
Enugu-30
Delta-11
Niger-10
Katsina-9
Ebonyi-5
Gombe-3
Jigawa-3
Plateau-2
Nassarawa-2
Borno-2
Kano-1
Abia-1

As at 10th of July 2020, there are 31323 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 12795 discharged and 709 dead.

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

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Saturday 11th of July, 2020.

664 new cases of
#COVID19:

Lagos-224
FCT-105
Edo-85
Ondo-64
Kaduna-32
Imo-27
Osun-19
Plateau-17
Oyo-17
Ogun-17
Rivers-14
Delta-11
Adamawa-10
Enugu-7
Nassarawa-6
Gombe-3
Abia-3
Ekiti-3

As at 11th of July 2020, there are 31987 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 13103 discharged and 724 dead.

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

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Sunday 12th of July, 2020.

571 new cases of
#COVID19:

Lagos-152
Ebonyi-108
Edo-53
Ondo-46
FCT-38
Oyo-20
Kwara-19
Plateau-17
Osun-14
Bayelsa-14
Ekiti-14
Katsina-14
Akwa Ibom-11
Kaduna-11
Rivers-11
Niger-10
Ogun-7
Kano-6
Cross River-4
Bauchi-2

As at 12th of July 2020, there are 32558 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 13447 discharged and 740 dead.

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

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Do not use a face shield without a face mask. A face shield alone cannot prevent the spread of infectious diseases like #COVID19.

Always wear a mask & remember to practice frequent hand washing, respiratory hygiene & physical distancing for adequate protection.

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Monday 13th of July, 2020.

595 new cases of
#COVID19:

Lagos-156
Oyo-141
FCT-99
Edo-47
Kaduna-27
Ondo-22
Rivers-20
Osun-17
Imo-13
Plateau-10
Nasarawa-8
Anambra-8
Kano-5
Benue-5
Borno-5
Ogun-4
Taraba-3
Gombe-3
Kebbi-1
Cross Rivers-1

As at 13th of July 2020, there are 33153 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 13671 discharged and 744 dead.

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

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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.

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#NCDCInTheNews

"COVID-19 does not spread on its own, if people keep moving around, the virus will keep on moving with them."

Read this article by Nigerian Tribune on the need to restrict spread of #COVID19 across states here:
https://tribuneonlineng.com/need-to-restrict-spread-of-covid-19-across-states/

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