#COVID19Nigeria update for Wednesday 22nd of July, 2020.
543 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-180
FCT-86
Kaduna-56
Edo-47
Ondo-37
Kwara-35
Ogun-19
Rivers-19
Kano-17
Ebonyi-16
Enugu-16
Delta-7
Bayelsa-4
Bauchi-3
Abia-1
38,344 confirmed 15,815 discharged 813 deaths
As at 22nd of July 2020, there are 38,344 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 15,815 discharged and 813 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
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543 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-180
FCT-86
Kaduna-56
Edo-47
Ondo-37
Kwara-35
Ogun-19
Rivers-19
Kano-17
Ebonyi-16
Enugu-16
Delta-7
Bayelsa-4
Bauchi-3
Abia-1
38,344 confirmed 15,815 discharged 813 deaths
As at 22nd of July 2020, there are 38,344 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 15,815 discharged and 813 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
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Positive news from the University of Oxford on progress made in the development of a safe and effective #COVID19 vaccine.
Phase I/II trials of the #COVID19 vaccine candidate shows promise. However, Phase III trials are needed to validate its efficacy against the virus.
https://twitter.com/UniofOxford/status/1285210154984710145
Positive news from the University of Oxford on progress made in the development of a safe and effective #COVID19 vaccine.
Phase I/II trials of the #COVID19 vaccine candidate shows promise. However, Phase III trials are needed to validate its efficacy against the virus.
https://twitter.com/UniofOxford/status/1285210154984710145
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University of Oxford
Oxford’s Covid-19 vaccine produces a good immune response, reveals new study. Teams at @VaccineTrials and @OxfordVacGroup have found there were no safety concerns, and the vaccine stimulated strong immune responses: https://t.co/krqRzXMh7B https://t.co/Svd3MhCXWZ
Despite the ease on interstate travel restrictions, it is critical for Nigerians to adhere to preventive measures.
The actions you take today to prevent the spread of #COVID19 in your community protects the vulnerable and elderly people around you.
#TakeResponsibility
The actions you take today to prevent the spread of #COVID19 in your community protects the vulnerable and elderly people around you.
#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19 spreads easily even by those showing no symptoms.
If you are showing symptoms suggestive of #COVID19, self-isolate & call your state hotline to get tested:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/contact.
#TakeResponsibility to prevent the spread, protect your loved ones and those around you.
If you are showing symptoms suggestive of #COVID19, self-isolate & call your state hotline to get tested:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/contact.
#TakeResponsibility to prevent the spread, protect your loved ones and those around you.
#COVID19 spreads when we touch contaminated objects or surfaces.
Practicing good hand hygiene is effective in curbing the spread of #COVID19inNigeria.
Wash your hands with soap & water, use alcohol based hand sanitizers. Adhere to other preventive measures.
#TakeResponsibility
Practicing good hand hygiene is effective in curbing the spread of #COVID19inNigeria.
Wash your hands with soap & water, use alcohol based hand sanitizers. Adhere to other preventive measures.
#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Thursday 23rd of July, 2020.
604 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-203
Oyo-87
FCT-79
Edo-41
Osun-35
Ogun-24
Rivers-22
Kaduna-22
Akwa Ibom-20
Plateau-18
Delta-9
Ebonyi-9
Imo-8
Enugu-5
Kano-5
Cross River-5
Katsina-4
Nasarawa-3
Borno-2
Ekiti-2
Bauchi-1
As at 23rd of July 2020, there are 38,948 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 16,061 discharged and 833 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
604 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-203
Oyo-87
FCT-79
Edo-41
Osun-35
Ogun-24
Rivers-22
Kaduna-22
Akwa Ibom-20
Plateau-18
Delta-9
Ebonyi-9
Imo-8
Enugu-5
Kano-5
Cross River-5
Katsina-4
Nasarawa-3
Borno-2
Ekiti-2
Bauchi-1
As at 23rd of July 2020, there are 38,948 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 16,061 discharged and 833 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
The virus that causes #COVID19 can live on surfaces for several hours.
Please clean all surfaces, especially high- contact surfaces like door handles & stair rails with:
✅Soap & water
✅Diluted bleach or
✅Anti-bacterial wipes
#TakeResponsibility
Please clean all surfaces, especially high- contact surfaces like door handles & stair rails with:
✅Soap & water
✅Diluted bleach or
✅Anti-bacterial wipes
#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Friday 24th of July, 2020.
591 new cases of #COVID19:
Oyo-191
Lagos-168
FCT-61
Ondo-29
Osun-26
Ebonyi-24
Edo-23
Ogun-14
Rivers-13
Akwa Ibom-12
Kaduna-10
Katsina-6
Borno-4
Ekiti-3
Delta-3
Imo-3
Niger-1
As at 24th of July 2020, there are 39,539 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 16,559 discharged and 845 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
591 new cases of #COVID19:
Oyo-191
Lagos-168
FCT-61
Ondo-29
Osun-26
Ebonyi-24
Edo-23
Ogun-14
Rivers-13
Akwa Ibom-12
Kaduna-10
Katsina-6
Borno-4
Ekiti-3
Delta-3
Imo-3
Niger-1
As at 24th of July 2020, there are 39,539 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 16,559 discharged and 845 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
We are pleased to announce the inclusion of the Virology Laboratory, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu to the NCDC Molecular Laboratory Network, used for testing for #COVID19.
This totals 59 labs currently in the NCDC laboratory network with the capacity to test for #COVID19.
View full list👇🏾
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/laboratory/
This totals 59 labs currently in the NCDC laboratory network with the capacity to test for #COVID19.
View full list👇🏾
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/laboratory/
One of our responsibilities at NCDC is to scale-up capacity for #COVID19 diagnosis in Nigeria as we respond to the pandemic.
Kindly note that tests conducted in public facilities within NCDC molecular lab network are FREE of charge.
Read more:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/laboratory/
Kindly note that tests conducted in public facilities within NCDC molecular lab network are FREE of charge.
Read more:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/laboratory/
NOTICE: There are 7 fee-paying labs accredited by the Lagos State Government for #COVID19 testing.
☑ Total Medical Services
☑ SynLab
☑ 54gene
☑ Medbury Medical Services
☑ Biologix Medical Services
☑ O2 Medical Services
☑ Clina Lancent Lab, Lagos
Results from these labs are recognised by the NCDC.
☑ Total Medical Services
☑ SynLab
☑ 54gene
☑ Medbury Medical Services
☑ Biologix Medical Services
☑ O2 Medical Services
☑ Clina Lancent Lab, Lagos
Results from these labs are recognised by the NCDC.
As the rainy season progresses, infectious diseases like #Cholera will be common. #Cholera is easily transmitted within areas with poor sanitation and hygiene.
However, #Cholera is toally preventable. Practicing and ensuring personal and environmental hygiene is key to preventing infectious diseases such as #COVID19 and #Cholera.
#TakeResponsibility
However, #Cholera is toally preventable. Practicing and ensuring personal and environmental hygiene is key to preventing infectious diseases such as #COVID19 and #Cholera.
#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Saturday 25th of July, 2020.
438 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-123
Kaduna-50
Rivers-40
Edo-37
Adamawa-25
Oyo-20
Nasarawa-16
Osun-15
Enugu-15
FCT-14
Ekiti-13
Ondo-13
Ebonyi-11
Katsina-10
Abia-9
Delta-8
Kwara-4
Ogun-3
Cross River-3
Kano-3
Bauchi-3
Yobe-2
Sokoto-1
Niger-1
As at 25th of July 2020, there are 39,977 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 16,948 discharged and 856 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
438 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-123
Kaduna-50
Rivers-40
Edo-37
Adamawa-25
Oyo-20
Nasarawa-16
Osun-15
Enugu-15
FCT-14
Ekiti-13
Ondo-13
Ebonyi-11
Katsina-10
Abia-9
Delta-8
Kwara-4
Ogun-3
Cross River-3
Kano-3
Bauchi-3
Yobe-2
Sokoto-1
Niger-1
As at 25th of July 2020, there are 39,977 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 16,948 discharged and 856 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
Did you know that not all #COVID19 infected people show symptoms?
It is important to maintain physical distancing and avoid large gatherings because you may not know who may have the disease.
#TakeResponsibility to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
It is important to maintain physical distancing and avoid large gatherings because you may not know who may have the disease.
#TakeResponsibility to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
“Report from the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research & Development on the Madagascar drug showed activity of the drug in reducing frequency of cough, but no evidence of curative properties against #COVID19.”
~ Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Honourable Minister of Health, at the Daily Press Briefing of the Presidential Taskforce on #COVID19Nigeria
~ Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Honourable Minister of Health, at the Daily Press Briefing of the Presidential Taskforce on #COVID19Nigeria
The virus that causes #COVID19 can live on surfaces for several hours.
Please clean all surfaces, especially high- contact surfaces like door handles & stair rails with:
✅ Soap & water
✅ Diluted bleach or
✅ Anti-bacterial wipes
#TakeResponsibility
Please clean all surfaces, especially high- contact surfaces like door handles & stair rails with:
✅ Soap & water
✅ Diluted bleach or
✅ Anti-bacterial wipes
#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Sunday 26th of July, 2020.
555 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-156
Kano-65
Ogun-57
Plateau-54
Oyo-53
Benue-43
FCT-30
Ondo-18
Kaduna-16
Akwa Ibom-13
Gombe-13
Rivers-12
Ekiti-9
Osun-8
Cross River-3
Borno-2
Edo-2
Bayelsa-1
As at 26th of July 2020, there are 40,532 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 17,374 discharged and 858 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility
555 new cases of #COVID19:
Lagos-156
Kano-65
Ogun-57
Plateau-54
Oyo-53
Benue-43
FCT-30
Ondo-18
Kaduna-16
Akwa Ibom-13
Gombe-13
Rivers-12
Ekiti-9
Osun-8
Cross River-3
Borno-2
Edo-2
Bayelsa-1
As at 26th of July 2020, there are 40,532 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 17,374 discharged and 858 dead.
A breakdown of cases by State can be found via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng.
#TakeResponsibility