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#Cholera is a waterborne disease and the risk of transmission is higher when there is poor sanitation and disruption of clean water supply.

The long term solution for #cholera lies in access to safe drinking water, maintenance of proper sanitation and hygiene.

Read our latest public health advisory:
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/337/cholera-in-nigeria%3A-urgent-call-to-strengthen-water%2C-sanitation-and-hygiene-%28wash%29
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Join this interesting session, live on Nigeria Info 95.1 Abuja with our Deputy Director and Head of Health Division, Dr Oyeladun Okunromade as she discusses what we should all do to dampen the 3rd wave of #COVID19.

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Stream via: https://www.nigeriainfo.fm/abuja/player/

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610 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-281
Rivers-152
Akwa Ibom-85
Ogun-21
Oyo-21
Ekiti-14
FCT-13
Delta-7
Edo-6
Ondo-4
Bayelsa-2
Kano-2
Plateau-2

179,118 confirmed
166,131 discharged
2,194 death

Today’s report includes:

Two states with zero cases reported: Kaduna and Sokoto

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
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Available data shows that World Health Organization (WHO) approved vaccines provide substantial protection against severe disease, hospitalisation or death due to the #COVID19 Delta variant and any other variant

For more FAQs on #COVID19, visit: http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/faq/

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#Cholera is preventable and treatable; however, it can be deadly when people who are infected do not access care immediately.

Nigerians are advised to visit a health facility immediately, if they have sudden onset of profuse watery diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and weakness.

Read our latest public health advisory:
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/337/cholera-in-nigeria%3A-urgent-call-to-strengthen-water%2C-sanitation-and-hygiene-%28wash%29
Misuse or overuse of #antibiotics💊 & other antimicrobials can reduce their effectiveness in treating common infections in animals & humans.

Do not self-medicate

Visit a healthcare professional when sick

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790 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-574
Rivers-83
Ondo-38
Ogun-31
Oyo-23
Delta-10
FCT-9
Ekiti-7
Edo-6
Osun-4
Anambra-2
Bayelsa-2
Plateau-1

179,908 confirmed
166,203 discharged
2,195 deaths

Today’s report includes:

Three states with zero cases reported: Kano, Nasarawa and Sokoto

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
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When a virus replicates or makes copies of itself, it sometimes makes changes referred to as 'mutations'

Mutations of the original virus are referred to as 'Variants'

For more FAQs on #COVID19 variants, visit: http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/faq/

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To prevent the spread of cholera, Nigerians are urged to:

Keep their environments clean
Drink or use water that is boiled and stored safely
Ensure food is cooked and stored in a clean and safe environment
Avoid open defecation
Wash their hands regularly with soap and running water.

Read our latest public health advisory:
🔗https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/337/cholera-in-nigeria%3A-urgent-call-to-strengthen-water%2C-sanitation-and-hygiene-%28wash%29
Our weekly #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 31) has been published.

The weekly #COVID19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities in Nigeria.

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

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753 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-364
Akwa Ibom-141
Oyo-74
Rivers-46
Abia-38
Ogun-24
Kwara-20
FCT-12
Ekiti-10
Delta-9
Edo-6
Plateau-5
Imo-3
Bayelsa-1

180,661 confirmed
166,560 discharged
2,200 deaths

Today’s report includes:

Confirmed and discharged from Akwa Ibom recorded on 11th August 53 and 160 and 12th August, 2021 88 and 63 cases

Discharged cases reported for Kaduna 11th August, (18) and 12th August, 2021 (2)

Six States with zero cases reported: Kaduna, Kano, Nasarawa, Ondo, Osun and Sokoto

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
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Your #HANDS are powerful!

No matter who you are or what you do, you have the power to stop the spread of #COVID19.

H- Have your hands washed or sanitised frequently
A- Always cough/sneeze into your elbow
N- No going out without a facemask
D- Distance of at least 2 arms length
S- Stay indoors and self-isolate if you feel sick

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636 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-291
Rivers-117
Taraba-58
Akwa Ibom-54
Kwara-28
Ekiti-14
Ogun-14
FCT-13
Oyo-11
Edo-9
Osun-6
Bayelsa-5
Delta-4
Gombe-4
Abia-3
Plateau-3
Sokoto-1

181,297 confirmed
166,709 discharged
2,211 deaths

Today’s report includes:

Report for Taraba are backlog from July to August, 2021

Two states with zero cases reported: Nasarawa and Ondo

A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
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The #COVID19 Delta variant is not a new disease.

It is a mutation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes #COVID19. This variant spreads faster than other known #COVID19 variants.

For more FAQs on #COVID19 variants, visit: http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/faq/

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#Cholera is a waterborne disease, with a higher risk of transmission when there is poor sanitation and disruption of clean water supply.

Make your water safe before use
Use water from reliable sources
Boil water before drinking
Store water in properly covered containers
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