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HEALTH WORKERS TRAINING UN ANAMBRA

This week, our Rapid Response Team held a training for health workers on #COVID19 infection prevention & control at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Teaching Hospital, Anambra.

Inline with our mandate to support health security at sub-national level, NCDC continues to work closely with States to ensure the safety of Nigeria's frontline workers.

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THIRTY-FIVE new cases of #COVID19 have been reported as follows:

19 in Lagos
9 in FCT
5 in Kano
2 in Oyo

As at 10:20 pm 16th April there are 442 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. 152 have been discharged with 13 deaths.

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The #COVID19Nigeria situation report for 16th April, 2020 has been published.

Our daily #COVID19 situation reports provide summary of the epidemiological situation & response activities in Nigeria.

Find this and previous reports at:

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

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Remember, face masks are to be worn in combination with:

- Maintaining a distance of atleast 2 metres between yourself & others (3 arms length).
- Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water.
- Clean surfaces frequently with disinfectant.

In Yoruba language, actress Toyin Abraham talks about how to protect yourself and prevent the spread of #COVID19.

Please watch, download and share with your family and loved ones .

This video is in partnership with the Country offices of the UN and UNDP.

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#COVID19 TESTING IN NIGERIA

As at 6:00 pm 17th April 2020, 7153 samples have been tested for #COVID19 in Nigeria.

We are working very hard to increase the number of samples tested, including community surveillance in the FCT and Lagos.

Read our strategy here:
https://t.co/eckw6GeMJf

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In this video, musician, BankyW emphasises the importance of handwashing & demonstrates proper handwashing to prevent the spread of #COVID19.

Please watch, download & share with your loved ones.

This video is in partnership with the country offices of the UN and UNDP in Nigeria.

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FIFTY-ONE new cases of #COVID19 have been reported;

32 in Lagos
6 in Kano
5 in Kwara
2 in FCT
2 in Oyo
2 in Katsina
1 in Ogun
1 in Ekiti

As at 10:10 pm 17th April there are 493 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria.

Discharged: 159
Deaths: 17


Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for more.

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📢#COVID19Nigeria UPDATE

NCDC has published #COVID19 Parenting Tips for households, community centres, etc.

Read for advice on:

* How to speak to children on #COVID19
* Teaching kids to stay safe.
* Activites to try while at home.
* Ideas for self-care.

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Even at this time, as we mourn loved ones lost to COVID-19, including recently deceased Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari, we need to refrain from attending mass gatherings to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.

Let us #StaySafe and protect each other.

Our guidance on ensuring safe and dignified burial while preventing the spread of #COVID19 can be found at:

https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/resource/MgtOfDeadBodies.pdf

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#FlattenThecurve

LASSA FEVER has symptoms similar to those of many illnesses like malaria.

Health care workers should maintain a high index of suspicion when handling patients and observe standard precautions at all times.

Visit our website at www.ncdc.gov.ng for information & updates on Lassa fever including:

• Advice for the general public & health care workers

• Answers to frequently asked questions

• Situation reports

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*What should I do if my #COVID19 test is positive/negative?

*Should I go to the NCDC to get tested?

In this video, Dr. @tokwor7 provides answers to these frequently asked questions on #COVID19 testing in Nigeria

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NCDC works with States and relevant authorities to strengthen #COVID19 response at sub-national levels. This week, NCDC Rapid Response Team supported Enugu State government to carry out an assessment of the point of entry between Enugu and Ebonyi States, for #COVID19 screening.

Our work with States and Port Health Services ensures heightened surveillance at State borders. Nigerians are advised to adhere to guidelines and avoid non-essential travel.

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FORTY-NINE new cases of #COVID19 have been reported:

23 in Lagos
12 in FCT
10 in Kano
2 in Ogun
1 in Oyo
1 in Ekiti

As at 10:40 pm 18th April there are 542 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria, 166 discharge and 19 dead.

Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for more.

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#COVID19 is primarily spread through droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks .

It is important to keep a distance of 2 metres (5 feet) away from people because you can't identify who has the virus

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Watch how #COVID19 samples are processed at NCDC National Reference Laboratory in Abuja.

Meet young Nigerian laboratory professionals working round the clock to support Nigeria's #COVID19 response.

https://youtu.be/3E2rvMYG3Pk

Video credit: Nigeria Health Watch.

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📢#COVID19Nigeria UPDATE

Our latest self-isolation and quarantine guide has been uploaded on our microsite.

Those who have been in contact with a confirmed case of #COVID19 are strongly advised to #TakeResponsibility and self-isolate for 14 days, avoiding contact with others.

Read the guide via:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/resource/guideline/SelfIsolation_QuarantineGuide.pdf

"Kasancewa ta a gida shi zai zama kariya a gare ni da kuma al'umma baki daya."

Kannywood star Ali Nuhu shares an important message in Hausa language calling on Nigerians to #StayAtHome to stay safe from #COVID19.

We are grateful to UNDP for supporting this video.

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