A properly worn face mask acts as a protective barrier to prevent the spread of #COVID19.

#WearAMask properly:
✅ Covering your nose & mouth
✅ No gaps
✅ Secured with straps

Remember, a face mask is a personal item & must not be shared.

#TakeResponsibility

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

Remember to:
✅ Wear a face mask
✅ Wash your hands with soap under running water
✅ Cough/sneeze into your elbow

#TakeResponsibility

📢 #NCDCPublication

Our latest paper describing the epidemiology of #COVID19 in Nigeria has been published on the Epidemiology & Infection journal.

The development of this paper was led by NCDC staff & Nigeria’s State Epidemiologists.

LINK:
https://cambridge.org/core/journals/epidemiology-and-infection/article/descriptive-epidemiology-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-in-nigeria-27-february6-june-2020/C6BC9459D1625C5894BE8BF2585AB098


See thread on major findings via:
https://twitter.com/NCDCgov/status/1308126380173996036

Frequent hand washing with soap under running water is one of the most effective ways to stop spread of diseases like #COVID19 that are transmitted via person-to-person contact or by touching contaminated surfaces.

#TakeResponsibility to keep yourself & loved ones safe & healthy.

There is no scientific evidence that disinfectant tags often known as ‘Air Doctor’ can protect people against #COVID19. Read our recent advisory on the use of 'Air Doctor' by the public to prevent #COVID19.

📜📜
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/266/public-health-advisory--no-evidence-on-benefit-of-%E2%80%98air-doctor%E2%80%99-tags-against-covid-19

#TakeResponsibility

You might come in contact with infected people with no symptoms.

It is important to maintain physical distancing and avoid large gatherings because you may not know who may have #COVID19.

#TakeResponsibility to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

Cloth masks provide protection when properly worn & cared for.

✅ Wear mask covering your nose & mouth
✅ Handle mask with clean hands
✅ Wash cloth face masks after each use

#MaskOnNaija with other preventive measures

Learn how to make your own face mask:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/DIY_CLOTH_FACE_MASK_IG_TILES.pdf

Elderly persons especially those who are living with health conditions such as Diabetes, Cancer & Hypertension are advised not to travel during the #COVID19 pandemic.

#TakeResponsibility & adhere to all non pharmaceutical preventive measures of #COVID19 if you must travel.

Everyone has a role to play to reduce the spread of #COVID19.

Quite a number of people who are infected with #COVID19 are #ASYMPTOMATIC but can spread the disease to others.

✅ Wear YOUR face mask PROPERLY
✅ COUGH/SNEEZE into your ELBOW
✅ Practice HAND HYGIENE

📢 IVR Self-Assessment Tool

DO NOT ignore your symptoms. A sudden loss of taste/smell, cough or fever may be #COVID19.

Please dial *258*258# for the COVID-19 self-assessment tool if you suspect that you or a loved one may have been exposed to #COVID19.

#TakeResponsibility

If you join to worship in the MOSQUE today, take PREVENTIVE MEASURES to PROTECT yourself & loved ones.

Remember, you can come in contact with infected people with no symptoms in the mosque.

Wear a face mask & don't share personal items.

#TakeResponsibility

Are you in Jigawa State and experiencing symptoms of #COVID19❓

Please visit one of our sample collection sites in Jigawa State to get tested.

Access full list of sites via:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/samplesites/