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Observing physical distance reduces the risk of contact with droplets when an infected person sneezes/coughs.

#MaskOnNaija to reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread to those around. #TakeResponsibility and:


#WearAFacemask.
Observe physical distancing.
Wash your hands frequently.
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#Cholera can be linked to the lack of safe water supply, poor sanitation as well as inadequate infection prevention & control practices especially in rural communities.

This video by the Global Health Media shows us how.
Wearing a face mask is to be practiced with other #COVID19 preventive measures:


Wash your hands frequently with soap & water.
Observe physical distancing.
Sneeze/Cough into your elbow.

Remember, my mask protects you, your mask protects me.

#MaskOnNaija
#TakeResponsibility
A properly worn facemask prevents droplets from landing on surfaces when you cough or sneeze.

We can all #TakeResponsibility by wearing a face mask to reduce the spread of #COVID19.

#MaskOnNaija to protect yourself, loved ones & people around from getting infected.
As we continue in the fight against #COVID19 this #WorldMaskWeek2020,

#WearAMask in public.
Wear your mask properly.
Practice other #COVID19 preventive measures.

Have fun making your own mask: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/DIY_CLOTH_FACE_MASK_IG_TILES.pdf

#TakeResponsibility
#MaskOnNaija

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Thursday 13th of August, 2020.

373 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-69
Osun-41
Kaduna-40
Oyo-40
FCT-35
Plateau-22
Rivers-19
Kano-17
Ondo-17
Ogun-15
Abia-14
Gombe-12
Imo-9
Enugu-7
Kwara-6
Delta-5
Niger-2
Borno-1
Bauchi-1
Nasarawa-1

As at 13th of August 2020, there are 48,116 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 34,309 discharged and 966 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Friday 14th of August, 2020.

329 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

As at 14th of August 2020, there are 48,445 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 35,998 discharged and 973 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Sunday 16th of August, 2020.

298 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Plateau-108
Kaduna-49
Lagos-47
Ogun-18
Osun-17
FCT-15
Ondo-14
Edo-8
Oyo-6
Akwa Ibom-4
Cross River-4
Borno-3
Ekiti-2
Bauchi-1
Kano-1
Rivers-1

As at 16th of August 2020, there are 49,068 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 36,497 discharged and 975 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
COMING UP SHORTLY!!!

At the beginning of the pandemic, various models predicted a doomsday scenario for Nigeria & other African countries, yet fewer cases than expected have been recorded.

For the latest on Nigeria’s response to #COVID19, join Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General NCDC, on Channels TV today at 12 noon.

Tune in via:
www.channelstv.com/live.
Properly fitting face masks allow adequate air flow while still offering protection from #COVID19 and other respiratory diseases.

#WearAMask properly:
Covering your nose & mouth
No gaps
Secured with straps
At least 3 layers of fabric

#MaskOnNaija
#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Monday 17th of August, 2020.

417 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-207
Kaduna-44
Ondo-38
Abia-28
Anambra-21
Plateau-20
Bauchi-13
Oyo-9
Ebonyi-9
Delta-7
Edo-7
Enugu-6
Niger-3
Gombe-2
Ogun-1
FCT-1
Kano-1

As at 17th of August 2020, there are 49,485 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 36,834 discharged and 977 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
#NCDCInTheNews

‘The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has warned Nigerians to beware of scammers posing as the centre to defraud unsuspecting citizens’.

📑 Read via:
https://theeagleonline.com.ng/ncdc-warns-nigerians-against-scammers/