As the rainy season progresses, infectious diseases like #Cholera will be common. #Cholera is easily transmitted within areas with poor sanitation and hygiene.
However, #Cholera is toally preventable. Practicing and ensuring personal and environmental hygiene is key to preventing infectious diseases such as #COVID19 and #Cholera.
#TakeResponsibility
However, #Cholera is toally preventable. Practicing and ensuring personal and environmental hygiene is key to preventing infectious diseases such as #COVID19 and #Cholera.
#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Saturday 25th of July, 2020.
438 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-123
Kaduna-50
Rivers-40
Edo-37
Adamawa-25
Oyo-20
Nasarawa-16
Osun-15
Enugu-15
FCT-14
Ekiti-13
Ondo-13
Ebonyi-11
Katsina-10
Abia-9
Delta-8
Kwara-4
Ogun-3
Cross River-3
Kano-3
Bauchi-3
Yobe-2
Sokoto-1
Niger-1
As at 25th of July 2020, there are 39,977 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 16,948 discharged and 856 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
438 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-123
Kaduna-50
Rivers-40
Edo-37
Adamawa-25
Oyo-20
Nasarawa-16
Osun-15
Enugu-15
FCT-14
Ekiti-13
Ondo-13
Ebonyi-11
Katsina-10
Abia-9
Delta-8
Kwara-4
Ogun-3
Cross River-3
Kano-3
Bauchi-3
Yobe-2
Sokoto-1
Niger-1
As at 25th of July 2020, there are 39,977 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 16,948 discharged and 856 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
Did you know that not all #COVID19 infected people show symptoms?
It is important to maintain physical distancing and avoid large gatherings because you may not know who may have the disease.
#TakeResponsibility to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
It is important to maintain physical distancing and avoid large gatherings because you may not know who may have the disease.
#TakeResponsibility to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
“Report from the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research & Development on the Madagascar drug showed activity of the drug in reducing frequency of cough, but no evidence of curative properties against #COVID19.”
~ Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Honourable Minister of Health, at the Daily Press Briefing of the Presidential Taskforce on #COVID19Nigeria
~ Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Honourable Minister of Health, at the Daily Press Briefing of the Presidential Taskforce on #COVID19Nigeria
The virus that causes #COVID19 can live on surfaces for several hours.
Please clean all surfaces, especially high- contact surfaces like door handles & stair rails with:
✅ Soap & water
✅ Diluted bleach or
✅ Anti-bacterial wipes
#TakeResponsibility
Please clean all surfaces, especially high- contact surfaces like door handles & stair rails with:
✅ Soap & water
✅ Diluted bleach or
✅ Anti-bacterial wipes
#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Sunday 26th of July, 2020.
555 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-156
Kano-65
Ogun-57
Plateau-54
Oyo-53
Benue-43
FCT-30
Ondo-18
Kaduna-16
Akwa Ibom-13
Gombe-13
Rivers-12
Ekiti-9
Osun-8
Cross River-3
Borno-2
Edo-2
Bayelsa-1
As at 26th of July 2020, there are 40,532 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 17,374 discharged and 858 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
555 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-156
Kano-65
Ogun-57
Plateau-54
Oyo-53
Benue-43
FCT-30
Ondo-18
Kaduna-16
Akwa Ibom-13
Gombe-13
Rivers-12
Ekiti-9
Osun-8
Cross River-3
Borno-2
Edo-2
Bayelsa-1
As at 26th of July 2020, there are 40,532 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 17,374 discharged and 858 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19 does not spread on its own. The virus spreads when people move around.
It is important to #TakeResponsibility; avoid non-essential travel & protect yourself and loved ones this festive season.
Let's celebrate Sallah safely.
It is important to #TakeResponsibility; avoid non-essential travel & protect yourself and loved ones this festive season.
Let's celebrate Sallah safely.
#COVID19Nigeria update for Monday 27th of July, 2020.
648 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-180
Plateau-148
FCT-44
Ondo-42
Kwara-38
Rivers-32
Oyo-29
Kaduna-21
Osun-20
Edo-17
Ogun-17
Ekiti-11
Kano-9
Benue-9
Delta-9
Abia-9
Niger-7
Gombe-3
Borno-1
Bauchi-1
Imo-1
As at 27th of July 2020, there are 41,180 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 18,203 discharged and 860 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
648 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-180
Plateau-148
FCT-44
Ondo-42
Kwara-38
Rivers-32
Oyo-29
Kaduna-21
Osun-20
Edo-17
Ogun-17
Ekiti-11
Kano-9
Benue-9
Delta-9
Abia-9
Niger-7
Gombe-3
Borno-1
Bauchi-1
Imo-1
As at 27th of July 2020, there are 41,180 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 18,203 discharged and 860 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
📢NOTICE
Phase II of the eased lockdown has been extended till 6th August, 2020.
Adhere to guidelines to protect yourself & loved ones from #COVID19.
😷 Masks must be worn in public
🕑 Curfew from 10pm to 4am
❌ Closed: Bars/clubs, gyms, restaurants, cinemas.
#TakeResponsibility
Phase II of the eased lockdown has been extended till 6th August, 2020.
Adhere to guidelines to protect yourself & loved ones from #COVID19.
😷 Masks must be worn in public
🕑 Curfew from 10pm to 4am
❌ Closed: Bars/clubs, gyms, restaurants, cinemas.
#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Tuesday 28th of July, 2020.
624 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-212
Oyo-69
Niger-49
Kano-37
Osun-37
FCT-35
Plateau-34
Gombe-33
Edo-28
Enugu-28
Ebonyi-17
Delta-10
Katsina-9
Ogun-8
Rivers-7
Ondo-5
Kaduna-4
Nasarawa-2
As at 28th of July 2020, there are 41,804 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 18,764 discharged and 868 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
624 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-212
Oyo-69
Niger-49
Kano-37
Osun-37
FCT-35
Plateau-34
Gombe-33
Edo-28
Enugu-28
Ebonyi-17
Delta-10
Katsina-9
Ogun-8
Rivers-7
Ondo-5
Kaduna-4
Nasarawa-2
As at 28th of July 2020, there are 41,804 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 18,764 discharged and 868 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
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Remember, there is NO specific cure for #COVID19. Some trial drugs show promising results but are yet to be validated for use.
In Nigeria, use of hydroxychloroquine is ONLY limited to clinical trials.
Please #TakeResponsibility and avoid self-medication.
Remember, there is NO specific cure for #COVID19. Some trial drugs show promising results but are yet to be validated for use.
In Nigeria, use of hydroxychloroquine is ONLY limited to clinical trials.
Please #TakeResponsibility and avoid self-medication.
#COVID19 spreads easily from person to person.
#TakeResponsibility; stay safe by wearing a face mask, observing physical distancing & washing your hands frequently this festive period. Protect yourself, your loved ones & those around you.
Let's celebrate Sallah safely.
#TakeResponsibility; stay safe by wearing a face mask, observing physical distancing & washing your hands frequently this festive period. Protect yourself, your loved ones & those around you.
Let's celebrate Sallah safely.
In January this year, NCDC launched the ‘#OrangeNetwork’ project to support selected health facilities in #Nigeria become centres of excellence on infection prevention & control over a five year period.
Strengthening sub-national #HealthSecurity.
“The #COVID19 outbreak presents an opportunity to put infection prevention & control(IPC) on the national agenda like never before. Our goal through the ‘#OrangeNetwork’ is to ensure IPC is an essential part of health care delivery & public health response.” ~ Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, DG NCDC
Strengthening sub-national #HealthSecurity.
“The #COVID19 outbreak presents an opportunity to put infection prevention & control(IPC) on the national agenda like never before. Our goal through the ‘#OrangeNetwork’ is to ensure IPC is an essential part of health care delivery & public health response.” ~ Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, DG NCDC