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Following a risk assessment and to strengthen our response, a national multisectoral Emergency Operations Centre for #Monkeypox has been activated.

The EOC will continue to coordinate ongoing response activities in-country while contributing to the global response.
#Monkeypox is usually self-limiting, with symptoms lasting between 2 and 3 weeks.

Report to a healthcare facility close to you for accurate diagnosis immediately, if you notice any of these symptoms 👆🏾
32 new confirmed cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-21
Rivers-8
FCT-2
Kano-1

256,004 confirmed
250,024 discharged
3,143 deaths

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This report includes:

▪️Data for 24th and 25th May, 2022
▪️4 States with zero cases reported: Abia, Nasarawa, Plateau, and Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
#COVID19 has continued to threaten lives and livelihoods and we must take all necessary precautions to ensure our safety and that of our nation.

Do not let down your guard.

#TakeResponsibility to #GetVaccinated, practice prevention measures and stay safe.
The wellbeing of our #children is important to their success in the future and a better #Nigeria!

Together, we can protect the health of our #children.

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Prevention is better than cure!

✔ Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water
✔ Thoroughly cook all animal products before eating
❌Avoid contact with infected animals
❌Avoid contact with blood or body fluids of suspected or confirmed cases

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24 new confirmed cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-17
Kano-4
FCT-3

256,028 confirmed
250,036 discharged
3,143 deaths

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This report includes:

▪️Data for 26th and 27th May, 2022
▪️6 States with zero cases reported: Abia, Delta, Kaduna, Plateau, Rivers and Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
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Following the activation of a Monkeypox Emergency Operation Centre at NCDC, our focus remains to intensify surveillance & coordinate in-country efforts to reduce the risk of spread while contributing to the global response.

📰 News Agency of Nigeria
https://www.nannews.ng/2022/05/27/ncdc-activates-emergency-operations-centre-for-monkeypox/
Frequent #handwashing with soap under running water at home, work, health facilities, gatherings, and in public spaces is highly important to stay healthy.

Let us all make #cleanhands a regular habit. It protects us all.

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📜Public Health Advisory

➡ What is #Monkeypox & how is it transmitted?
➡ What are the symptoms?
➡ What are the recommended #InfectionPreventionandControl measures for the general public, #healthcare workers, veterinarians, pet owners & hunters?

Read:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox
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UPDATE 📌

Despite Nigeria’s high risk of exposure to the #Monkeypox virus, the current situation in-country & globally has shown no significant threat to life or community that can result in severe disease or high case fatality

Our latest press release⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/368/ncdc-activates-monkeypox-emergency-operations-centre-to-strengthen-in-country-preparedness-and-contribute-to-the-global-response
#COVID19 may cause severe complications in the elderly & people with underlying health conditions.

✅Wear a face mask
✅Maintain physical distance
✅Wash your hands regularly

Avoid:
❌Non-essential outings
❌Large gatherings
❌Contact anyone showing symptoms of #COVID19
To prevent #Monkeypox, members of the public are urged to practise infection prevention and control measures that have proven to limit the spread of infection.

📜Read and share our public health advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox

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Our biweekly #COVID19Nigeria situation report (19 & 20) has been published

The situation report provides a summary of the epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities in Nigeria

This report is now published BI-WEEKLY

🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=14&name=An%20update%20of%20COVID-19%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

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What can you do to reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread in your workplace, shops and offices❓

Employers and business owners have a responsibility to ensure adherence to recommended #COVID19 prevention measures.

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Healthcare workers are advised to:
✔Always practice universal standard care precautions when caring for suspected/confirmed patients

✔Wash hands with soap and water after contact with patients and/or their environment

✔Maintain a high index of suspicion for #Monkeypox