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📢NCDC #COVID19 IPC Online Course

Join this FREE course on infection prevention & control in the context of
#COVID19 with modules including:

⚠️Standard precautions
🧤Use of PPE
🏡Environmental cleaning

Certificate awarded upon completion.

Register via https://elearning.ncdc.gov.ng/courses/infection-prevention-and-control-for-covid-19/
If you are showing symptoms suggestive of #COVID19, self-isolate & call your state hotline to get tested:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/contact/

Do not self medicate.

#TakeResponsibility to prevent the spread, protect your loved ones and those around you.
#COVID19Nigeria update for Monday 4th of August, 2020.

304 new cases of
#COVID19Nigeria:

FCT-90
Lagos-59
Ondo-39
Taraba-18
Rivers-17
Borno-15
Adamawa-12
Oyo-11
Delta-9
Edo-6
Bauchi-4
Kwara-4
Ogun-4
Osun-4
Bayelsa-3
Plateau-3
Niger-3
Nasarawa-2
Kano-1

As at 4th of August 2020, there are 44,433 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 31,851 discharged and 910 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
Home care for #COVID19 patients who are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms must be based on the recommendation of a clinician not on self-assessment.

Read more on the 'Guidelines for Home Care of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases' via:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/HomeCareInterimGuide.pdf

#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Tuesday 5th of August, 2020.

457 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-137
FCT-76
Plateau-40
Rivers-35
Enugu-34
Oyo-25
Abia-23
Delta-12
Edo-11
Ebonyi-11
Cross River-10
Kwara-10
Kaduna-9
Anambra-7
Ogun-5
Imo-3
Bauchi-3
Osun-2
Nasarawa-2
Kano-1
Ekiti-1

As at 5th of August 2020, there are 44,890 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 32,165 discharged and 927 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
Adherence to recommended #COVID19 preventive measures is important while awaiting your test results.

Ensure to protect your loved ones by:
Self-isolating from friends and family
Practicing frequent hand hygiene
Wearing a face mask

#TakeResponsibility
#NCDCInTheNews

“We are only as strong as our weakest link and will continue to maintain momentum in the response."

This article from VANGUARD NIGERIA addresses the speculation surrounding a decline of #COVID19Nigeria cases.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/08/covid-19-reduction-of-new-cases-not-flattening-curve-ncdc/amp/

#TakeResponsibility

Photo Credit: Lagos State Government
It is important to #TakeResponsibility for the most vulnerable including the elderly & those with preexisting medical conditions.

'#COVID19 Advisory for Vulnerable Groups' provides useful guidance on precautions to take to protect our loved ones.

Download:

https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/AdvisoryforVulnerableGroupsV2June2020.pdf
#COVID19Nigeria update for Wednesday 6th of August, 2020.

354 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

FCT-78
Lagos-76
Kaduna-23
Ebonyi-19
Oyo-18
Nasarawa-17
Rivers-17
Delta-16
Kwara-15
Akwa Ibom-13
Edo-12
Ogun-12
Plateau-11
Kano-9
Bauchi-6
Borno-6
Ekiti-6

As at 6th of August 2020, there are 45,244 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 32,430 discharged and 930 dead.

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

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An important part of our work is data collection & analysis.

At 11:30pm daily, our data team collates results received from all testing labs across states to inform Nigerians of the number of new #COVID19 cases.

Results not received at this time are reported the next day.
How can you #TakeResponsibility to reduce risk of #COVID19 spread at your workplace?

Adhere to recommended measures such as:

Physical distancing
Wearing of face masks
Frequent hand hygiene

Download guide for businesses here:

https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/COVID19GuideforBusinessesJune2020_1.pdf
Adherence to recommended #COVID19 preventive measures is important while awaiting your test results.

Ensure to protect your loved ones by:
Self-isolating from friends and family
Practicing frequent hand hygiene
Wearing a face mask

#TakeResponsibility
📢 IVR Self-Assessment Tool 📢

If you suspect that you or a loved one may have been exposed to #COVID19, dial 01-700-6232 for an automated call-back to assess your level of risk.

#TakeResponsibility to protect yourself, loved ones and those around you.
#COVID19Nigeria update for Friday 7th of August, 2020.

443 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Plateau-103
Lagos-70
FCT-60
Ondo-35
Edo-27
Rivers-27
Kaduna-20
Osun-19
Borno-18
Oyo-18
Kwara-11
Adamawa-9
Nasarawa-7
Gombe-6
Bayelsa-4
Imo-4
Bauchi-2
Ogun-2
Kano-1

As at 7th of August 2020, there are 45,687 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 32,637 discharged and 936 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
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Today marks the beginning of #WorldMaskWeek2020.

Join the #MaskOnNaija campaign to let everyone know that one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of #COVID19 is by wearing a face mask.

#MaskOnNaija to protect others as they protect you.

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Given the ongoing community transmission of #COVID19, strict adherence to the use of face masks in public spaces can help reduce risk of spread of the virus.

Read press release via:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/259/nigeria-commemorates-world-mask-week

#MaskUpNaija
#TakeResponsibility
#MaskingForAFriend