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Proper handling of CLOTH FACE MASKS helps reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread.

Wash the mask after purchase
Wash/sanitise your hands before wearing the mask
Ensure it covers your nose & mouth with no open gaps
Wash immediately after each use

#TakeResponsibility
Our weekly #COVID19Nigeria situation report(Epi Week 39) 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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290 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

FCT-127
Lagos-45
Kaduna-28
Delta-18
Kwara-17
Plateau-13
Zamfara-10
Rivers-8
Imo-6
Ekiti-5
Nasarawa-4
Edo-3
Ondo-3
Akwa Ibom-2
Oyo-1

207,210 confirmed
194,796 discharged
2,742 deaths

States with zero cases reported (1): Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Over 200,000 #COVID19 cases have been recorded in Nigeria so far.

#TakeResponsibility, maintain a HIGH index of suspicion for #COVID19 and adhere to all preventive measures:

Always wear a face mask properly
Wash your hands regularly with soap under running water
Cough/ sneeze into your elbow
Observe physical distance
Avoid large gatherings
After #COVID19, how do we chart a new path forward for #PublicHealth in Africa?

#CPHIA2021, Africa's first international public health conference, comes at a major inflection point in the continent's history.

Sign up for updates via www.cphia2021.com
269 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

FCT-89
Lagos-54
Benue-24
Delta-17
Kano-15
Rivers-14
Gombe-13
Kwara-11
Bauchi-9
Plateau-8
Niger-7
Imo-3
Edo-2
Ekiti-1
Jigawa-1
Nasarawa-1

207,479 confirmed
195,052 discharged
2,743 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️60 discharged cases reported from Bayelsa State for October 5th (40) & 8th (20) 2021

▪️15 confirmed cases reported from Kano State for October 7th (8) & 8th (7) 2021

▪️24 confirmed cases reported from Benue state for October 7th (11) & 8th (13) 2021

▪️9 confirmed cases reported for Bauchi state for October 7th (5) & 8th (4) 2021

▪️4 states with Zero cases reported: Ondo, Osun, Oyo and Sokoto
#COVID19 may cause severe complications in the elderly & people with underlying health conditions.

Wear a face mask
Maintain physical distance
Wash your hands regularly

Avoid:
Non-essential outings
Large gatherings
Contact with anyone showing symptoms of #COVID19
137 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos -46
FCT-35
Kaduna-20
Benue-13
Oyo-9
Kano-6
Rivers-6
Ekiti-1
Nasarawa-1

207,616 confirmed
195,132 discharged
2,745 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️1 death reported from Kano State for October 8th 2021

▪️6 states with zero cases reported: Imo, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Plateau and Sokoto
Hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.

Encourage the practice of regular hand hygiene among your family and friends to stay healthy.

#TakeResponsibility
78 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-22
Kaduna-12
FCT-10
Benue-9
Imo-8
Akwa Ibom-4
Delta-4
Kano-4
Jigawa-3
Plateau-1
Rivers -1

207,694 confirmed
195,274 discharged
2,747 deaths

States with zero cases reported (3):
Bauchi, Nasarawa and Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Frequently touched surfaces can aid the transmission of infectious diseases.

Disinfect surfaces regularly to prevent the spread of #COVID19 and other infectious diseases in your home, shops, offices and community.

#TakeResponsibility, protect yourself, loved ones, customers, employees and society at large.
Reduce the risk of transmission of #COVID19 at your events, assess the:
Transmission of #COVID19 in the city or area where the event is scheduled to take place
Existing public health and social measures to prevent and control transmission
Likelihood that the event may contribute to the spread of #COVID19
The capacity of the host country’s health system to detect and manage cases of #COVID19 in terms of policies, resources, and capacities
The ability of organisers to implement actions that can reduce the risks associated with the event

Guideline:
http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/COVID-19_Safety_Guideline_for_Conference_and_events_on_Nigeria.pdf
284 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

FCT-67
Kaduna-33
Rivers-31
Anambra-23
Lagos-22
Osun-22
Cross River-18
Edo-18
Ondo-13
Plateau-12
Nasarawa-6
Kwara-5
Imo-4
Benue-3
Niger-2
Delta-1
Ekiti-1
Jigawa-1
Ogun-1
Oyo-1

207,978 confirmed
195,626 discharged
2,756 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️101 case recoveries from Edo State include community discharge

▪️2 states with zero cases reported: Bauchi and Kano
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