Q: Who can get tested for #COVID19Nigeria?

Answer:
Testing is conducted for 3 categories of people who have shown symptoms of #COVID19:

1. Contacts of confirmed cases .
2. Residents in areas of moderate-high prevalence of #COVID19 .
3. Recent returnees to Nigeria.

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#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve

Questions or to report a suspected case of #COVID19, call your State hotline.

NCDC #COVID19 microsite contains an updated list of emergency numbers provided by States via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/statecontacts.php

Can't reach your State-managed lines? Call NCDC: 080097000010.

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#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve

Even at this time, as we mourn loved ones lost to COVID-19, including recently deceased Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari, we need to refrain from attending mass gatherings to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.

Let us #StaySafe and protect each other.

Our guidance on ensuring safe and dignified burial while preventing the spread of #COVID19 can be found at:

https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/resource/MgtOfDeadBodies.pdf

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NCDC works with States and relevant authorities to strengthen #COVID19 response at sub-national levels. This week, NCDC Rapid Response Team supported Enugu State government to carry out an assessment of the point of entry between Enugu and Ebonyi States, for #COVID19 screening.

Our work with States and Port Health Services ensures heightened surveillance at State borders. Nigerians are advised to adhere to guidelines and avoid non-essential travel.

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FORTY-NINE new cases of #COVID19 have been reported:

23 in Lagos
12 in FCT
10 in Kano
2 in Ogun
1 in Oyo
1 in Ekiti

As at 10:40 pm 18th April there are 542 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria, 166 discharge and 19 dead.

Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for more.

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"Kasancewa ta a gida shi zai zama kariya a gare ni da kuma al'umma baki daya."

Kannywood star Ali Nuhu shares an important message in Hausa language calling on Nigerians to #StayAtHome to stay safe from #COVID19.

We are grateful to UNDP for supporting this video.

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EIGHTY-SIX new cases of #COVID19 have been reported:

70 in Lagos
7 in FCT
3 in Katsina
3 in Akwa Ibom
1 in Jigawa
1 in Bauchi
1 in Borno

As at 11:50 pm 19th April there are 627 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria, 170 discharged and 21 dead.

Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for more.

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"E nwere ozi eweputara otu anyi ye si ne chedo onwe anyi maka oria coronavirus."

Nollywood star Chioma Kpotha shares an important message on preventing #COVID19.

Watch, download and share with loved ones.

Grateful to the Country office of the UNDP for their support.

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#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve

THIRTY-EIGHT new cases of #COVID19 have been reported:

23 in Kano
5 in Gombe
3 in Kaduna
2 in Borno
2 in Abia
1 in FCT
1 in Sokoto
1 in Ekiti

As at 11:10 pm 20th April there are 665 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria, 188 discharged and 22 dead.

Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for a more detailed report.

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#FlattenTheCurve

HOW DOES #COVID19 SPREAD?

#COVID19 is spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks.

It is critical to #StayAtHome and avoid large gatherings.

If you must leave home, please #PreventCOVID19Spread by practicing physical distancing and wearing a face mask.

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