Measures put in place as part of the ease of lockdown include the opening of:

🕗 Neighborhood markets on MON, WEDS, SAT 8am - 3pm

🕗 Banks & corporate offices 8am - 2pm

🕗 Government offices on MON, WEDS, FRI 8am - 2pm

CLOSED: Mosques, churches, schools, bars, clubs and gardens.

Q: Should I wear a mask?

A: The Federal Government of Nigeria has mandated the use of non-medical face masks in public spaces. NCDC has published guidance on the use of cloth masks by individuals in non-healthcare settings

Download/view guide here: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/UseOfClothFaceMasks.pdf

For more FAQs, please visit:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/faq/

The #COVID19Nigeria situation report for 7th May, 2020 has been published.

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

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

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How can I empower my children to stay safe from #COVID19❓

How can I keep my kids engaged at home❓

For answers to this and more, read our #COVID19 Parenting Tips which can be found along with other guidelines on our microsite at: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/guideline/

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In the Federal Capital Territory, we worked with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to set up #COVID19 sample collection centres as part of community-level testing.

Through active case finding, we are implementing our strategy to rapidly detect new cases, isolate and manage them to recovery.

Nigeria's Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire will participate at this webinar to be co-hosted by the Centre for Global Development, African Union's Commissioner for Social Affairs, ED Global Fund, and CEO GAVI.

Please click here to register to attend: https://bit.ly/2Lfbr59

If you are managing a business, please remember to keep your employees and customers safe by:

✅Conducting temperature checks
✅Providing handwashing facilities
✅Adhering to recommended hours of operation

For more on staying safe read our guide for businesses
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/COVID19GuideforBusinesses_1.pdf

📣Our WhatsApp and Telegram Channels are Active!!! 📣

📱 Follow our Telegram channel for the latest updates via https://teleg.eu/NCDCgov.

📱Send "Hi" to our WhatsApp number for verified, up-to-date information on #COVID19
at +2347087110839.

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#COVID19Nigeria UPDATE!!!

3 new labs have been included in our molecular laboratory network for #COVID19:

🔬University of Port harcourt Teaching hospital, Rivers State.
🔬Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (Satellite Lab), PorHarcourt
🔬University of Benin Teaching Hospital, PCR Laboratory, Benin

This brings the number of labs in Nigeria with the capacity to test for #COVID19 to 23.

Remember, a mask alone cannot protect you from #COVID19. To stay safe, make sure to:

✅Maintain physical distance
✅Practice hand hygiene
✅Clean & disinfect surfaces

See our DIY guide for instructions on how to make a mask at home:
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/DIY_CLOTH_FACE_MASK_IG_TILES.pdf

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The #COVID19Nigeria situation report for 10th May, 2020 has been published.

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

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

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#COVID19Nigeria update for Monday 11th May, 2020:

242 new cases of #COVID19;
88-Lagos
64-Kano
49-Katsina
13-Kaduna
9-Ogun
6-Gombe
4-Adamawa
3-FCT
1-Ondo
1-Oyo
1–Rivers
1-Zamfara
1-Borno
1-Bauchi

As at 11th May 2020, there are 4641 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 902 discharged and 150 dead.

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

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There are several working behind the scenes, across the federal and State level, whose roles are critical to the #COVID19Nigeria response.

Today we thank our colleagues - cleaners, drivers, electricians, security personnel & all the people working quietly but very hard every day of the week.

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In Taraba State, we continue to support state response to #COVID19. We‘ve supported an improved use of the Incident Management System & whole-of-society approach in the emergency operation centre (EOC).

We also supported IPC & other critical training for doctors, nurses, cleaners & other health workers.

We're pleased to announce the inclusion of the 24th lab to the National #COVID19 Laboratory Network:

Everight Diagnostic & Laboratory Services, Imo State

Read our latest guide on the integration of private sector laboratories for #COVID19 testing: https://t.co/SVRE0kMF4w.

📢TOMMOROW

Join our Head of AMR, Dr. Abiodun Egwuenu, and other innovators across the country for the UReportNigeria #InnovationChallenge.

Participants will contribute ideas for developing solutions to the #COVID19 outbreak in Nigeria.

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To prevent the spread of #COVID19, we all MUST play our part.

DO NOT discriminate against people who are infected or recovered; doing so affects our ability to identify and treat people who need care.

Let us offer our support and #SayNoToStigma.

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The virus that causes #COVID19 can be contracted through touching a contaminated surface and then touching the face.

While in public, please avoid touching door handles, stair rails, etc. as much as possible.

Regularly clean all surfaces with soap & water or disinfectants.

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📣UPCOMING!

Join us this Friday, 15th May at 7pm for our next Live broadcast session.

NCDC Director General, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu will discuss "Easing the #COVID19 Lockdown in Nigeria".

Join the livestream via @NCDCgov on👇🏽
* Facebook
* Twitter
* Instagram
* YouTube

Send questions using: #TakeResponsibility and #AskNCDC.