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#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

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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.
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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
#COVID19Nigeria update for Wednesday 4th November , 2020.

155 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-85
FCT-23
Ondo-18
Ogun-8
Kaduna-5
Oyo-5
Taraba-5
Kano-3
Rivers-2
Bauchi-1

As at 4th November 2020, there are 63,328 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 59,675 discharged and 1,155 dead.

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


#TakeResponsibility
If you are showing symptoms suggestive of #COVID19, self-isolate & call your state hotline to get tested:
covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/contact/

Do not self medicate.

#TakeResponsibility to prevent the spread, protect your loved ones and those around you.