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Prospective corps members are urged to adhere to all #COVID19 preventive measures for NYSC orientation camp reopening.

✅ #WearAMask always
✅Practice #Handwashing
✅Observe physical distancing

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe & healthy
#Measles is an acute, highly infectious disease with initial symptoms of high grade fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes & tiny white spots in the mouth.

Please report immediately to a health facility if these symptoms are observed.

Read more via: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/M
#COVID19Nigeria update for Saturday 31st of October, 2020.

162 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Gombe-54
FCT-35
Lagos-26
Ogun-12
Plateau-10
Rivers-10
Kaduna-4
Ekiti-3
Edo-2
Osun-2
Bayelsa-1
Imo-1
Ondo-1
Oyo-1

As at 31st of October 2020, there are 62,853 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 58,675discharged and 1,132 dead.

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


#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19 is primarily spread via respiratory droplets from infected people.

A face shield alone cannot protect you.
Remember to always #WearAMask  when in public places & maintain physical distance.

#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Sunday 1st of November , 2020.

111 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-49
FCT-30
Rivers-11
Plateau-10
Ogun-4
Kaduna-3
Oyo-3
Osun-1

As at 1st November 2020, there are 62,964 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 58,790 discharged and 1,146 dead.
Our discharges today include 90 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with new case management guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

#TakeResponsibility
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WEARING a face mask INCORRECTLY is as good as NOT wearing a mask AT ALL.

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

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

#TakeResponsibility
It is better to do "over-syllabus" than to do "if I had known"

#TakeResponsibility to limit the spread of #COVID19;
✅Cough/ sneeze into your elbow or disposable tissue
✅Dispose used tissue into a waste bin
✅ #WashYourHands  frequently with soap & running water
#COVID19Nigeria update for Monday 2nd of November , 2020.

72 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-51
FCT-6
Ogun-4
Kaduna-3
Niger-2
Ondo-2
Plateau-2
Katsina-1
Oyo-1

As at 2nd November 2020, there are 63,036 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 59,328 discharged and 1,147 dead.
Our discharges today include 460 community recoveries in Oyo State and 51 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines.

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng

#TakeResponsibility
A sudden loss of taste & smell with fever, headache or runny nose may be #COVID19.

Please do not ignore these symptoms. Call your state hotline immediately to arrange for a test.

State hotlines: covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/contact/
#COVID19Nigeria update for Tuesday 3rd November , 2020.

137 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-60
Abia-21
FCT-18
Rivers-13
Kaduna-5
Oyo-4
Edo-3
Delta-2
Imo-2
Kano-2
Ogun-2
Bauchi-1
Gombe-1
Nasarawa-1
Niger-1
Osun-1

As at 3rd November 2020, there are 63,173 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 59,634 discharged and 1,151 dead.

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


#TakeResponsibility
Use your face mask properly:

✅ #WashYourHands before wearing your face mask
✅Ensure it covers your nose and mouth
✅Do not wear it under your nose or chin
✅Do not share your face mask
✅Wash your cloth face mask
✅Dispose medical mask properly after use

#TakeResponsibility
Schools should ensure:
✅Provision of adequate protective equipment & training for staff at sickbay

✅Safe disposal of waste from sickbay to prevent #COVID19 infection

Link to free online IPC course: https://elearning.ncdc.gov.ng/courses/infection-prevention-and-control-for-covid-19/

#TakeResponsibility to stay safe as school reopens.
#TakeResponsibility
Follow the Nigerian Government’s guideline for international travel into Nigeria:

✅Test negative for a #COVID19 PCR test not more than 120 hours before travel
✅Self-isolate for 7 days on arrival
✅Take a repeat #COVID19 PCR test 7 days after arrival

#StaySafe