#NCDCInTheNews

In this interview with Guardian Nigeria, NCDC DG, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu discusses the response to the #COVID19 pandemic in Nigeria highlighting:

✅ The resurgence of #COVID19 cases in the country
✅ The emergence of the Delta variant
✅ How NCDC is addressing the situation

Read👇🏾
https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/we-are-preparing-for-possible-surge-in-covid-19-cases-says-ncdc/

#COVID19Nigeria case update as at Sunday, 18th July, 2021:

203 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-186
Edo-4
Oyo-4
Rivers-4
FCT-3
Kwara-2

169,532 confirmed
164,699 discharged
2,127 deaths

Today’s report includes:

✅Data from Oyo State for 16th July, 2021

✅Seven states with zero cases reported: Ekiti, Imo, Kano, Ogun, Ondo, Plateau, Sokoto

This year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration has come at a time when we must continue to be cautious and #TakeResponsibility for our health and those around us.

We call on all worshipers to adhere to public health guidelines to prevent spread of the virus

#CelebrateResponsibly.

Nigerians are urged to #TakeResponsibility. Adhere to all #COVID19 preventive measures as you celebrate

✅ Avoid all non-essential travel within & outside Nigeria
✅ Avoid mass gatherings
✅ Observe physical distancing in public places
✅ Always wear a face mask in public places

#CelebrateResponsibly

The #COVID19 outbreak is ongoing and the Delta variant has been detected in Nigeria, which is more dangerous and spreads faster.

Wear a mask properly at all times in public spaces as this prevents transmission of the virus.

#CelebrateResponsibly

As you celebrate, remember that the #COVID19 outbreak is not yet over.

✅Wear a face mask
✅Wash your hands frequently
✅Avoid large gatherings.

There will be many more festivities to celebrate, #TakeResponsibility to stay safe.

#CelebrateResponsibly.

Let's stay healthy & safe as we celebrate #EidAlAdha festivity.

Protect yourself & your loved ones especially, the elderly & those that are living with health conditions.

#TakeResponsibility & adhere to #COVID19 preventive measures.

#EidMubarak

The #COVID19 Delta variant spreads and kills faster.

#TakeResponsibility for your health and those around you.

✅Wear a mask in public spaces as this prevents transmission of the virus.
✅Practice physical distancing and avoid physical contact with others outside your home.
✅Avoid unnecessary travel as the virus moves from place to place as people move
✅Avoid large gatherings, the virus spreads when people gather

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COVID-19 Public Health Advisory for Eid-el-Kabir

"As we celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, we urge Nigerians to be aware of the high risk of spread of COVID-19, and adhere to preventive measures"

Full advisory:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/335/covid-19-public-health-advisory-for-eid-el-kabir

#TakeResponsibility

Physical distance helps avoid contact with respiratory droplets when an infected person with #COVID19 coughs, sneezes or talks.

Keep a distance of 2metres from anyone showing symptoms of a respiratory illness to stay safe.

#TakeResponsibility to #CelebrateResponsibly.

This is not the time to let down your guard against #COVID19 🚫.

If you have symptoms such as a sudden loss of taste or smell, difficulty breathing, or fever, please visit a sample collection site in your state or call your state hotline to conduct a test.

#TakeResponsibility to #CelebrateResponsibly

📢 3 days to go!!!

#NiCAFE2021

#TakeResponsibility to reduce the risk of spread of #COVID19

✅Always wear a face mask properly
✅Cough/sneeze into your elbow
✅Maintain physical distance
✅Wash your hands regularly with soap under running water
✅Gather in open spaces