A high index of suspicion aids early diagnosis of #LassaFever, especially in endemic areas like Nigeria.

Know the symptoms:

158 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Anambra-82
Lagos-35
Akwa Ibom-13
Cross River-7
Kwara-6
FCT-5
Gombe-3
Kaduna-3
Bayelsa-2
Kano-1
Nasarawa-1

253,181 confirmed
229,315 discharged
3,136 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️82 confirmed cases reported from Anambra State for 14th - 30th Jan
▪️35 confirmed cases reported from Lagos State for 30th Jan
▪️13 confirmed cases reported from Akwa Ibom State for 24th - 30th Jan
▪️82 discharged cases reported from Anambra State for 14th - 30th Jan
▪️68 discharged cases reported from Akwa Ibom State for 24th - 30th Jan
▪️0 cases reported from Delta, Edo, Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Rivers and Sokoto States

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

#TakeResponsibility

In epidemiological week 03, we recorded a decrease in new confirmed cases of #COVID19 from 2,617 to 1,258

Let us #TakeResponsibility to manage the #COVID19 outbreak:

💉Get vaccinated
😷 Wear a face mask
↔️ Keep physical distance
👏🏼Wash your hands
🏥Seek medical care if you feel ill

#COVID19 patients under home-based care must monitor their symptoms, especially temperature & breathing.

Visit your health care facility if you experience:

✅A new or returning fever
✅Worsening shortness of breath
✅Chest pain

🔗
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/COVID19PatientsBookforHomebasedCare.pdf

159 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-57
Yobe-37
Rivers-27
FCT-14
Gombe-14
Kano-7
Bayelsa-1
Ekiti-1
Nasarawa-1

253,340 confirmed
229,650 discharged
3,136 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️57 confirmed cases reported from Lagos state for 31st Jan (26) & 1st Feb (31)
▪️172 community discharged cases reported from FCT
▪️0 cases reported from Delta, Kaduna, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau and Sokoto States

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

#TakeResponsibility

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Download and share our PATIENT’s handbook for the HOME-BASED care of mild #COVID19 cases.

It includes:
✅Infection prevention & control measures for household members during care
✅Home-based techniques to manage symptoms experienced

🔗
https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/COVID19PatientsBookforHomebasedCare.pdf

65 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-19
Kano-16
Rivers-12
FCT-11
Kaduna-4
Niger-2
Delta-1

253,405 confirmed
229,676 discharged
3,136 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️2 confirmed cases reported from Niger State for 31st January
▪️0 cases reported from Nasarawa, Sokoto and Zamfara States

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

#TakeResponsibility

Home care for #COVID19 patients who are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms must be based on the recommendation of a clinician & not on self-assessment .

Read our 'Patient's Handbook for Home-Based Care in Nigeria' via https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/COVID19PatientsBookforHomebasedCare.pdf

#TakeResponsibility

Early and accurate diagnosis of #LassaFever increases the chances of survival.

Avoid self-medication. Visit a healthcare facility close to you when ill for prompt treatment.

#LassaFeverInfo

100 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-22
Yobe-18
FCT-15
Ogun-7
Osun-7
Oyo-6
Sokoto-6
Imo-5
Kwara-4
Bauchi-3
Edo-3
Delta-1
Jigawa-1
Kano-1
Nasarawa-1

253,505 confirmed
229,893 discharged
3,136 deaths

Today’s report includes:

▪️3 confirmed cases reported from Bauchi State for 2nd Feb
▪️158 community discharged cases from FCT for 3rd Feb
▪️16 community discharged cases from Imo State for 3rd Feb
▪️0 cases reported from Ekiti, Ondo and Rivers States

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

#TakeResponsibility

#NCDCInTheNews

Infodemics have been a significant driver of the continued spread of #COVID19 and the emergence of its variants of concerns across the globe due to poor compliance with public health and social measures and growing vaccine hesitancy.

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https://guardian.ng/news/ncdc-stakeholders-review-infodemic-management-response-to-infectious-diseases/

#Lassafeverinfo

The latest Lassa Fever Situation Report has been published on our website (week 4).

This week's situation report and that of previous weeks can be downloaded via
https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitreps/?cat=5&name=An%20update%20of%20Lassa%20fever%20outbreak%20in%20Nigeria

Prevention is better than cure.

#TakeResponsibility, reduce the spread of #COVID19:
✅#MaskUp, not down😷
✅Cough or sneeze into your elbow
✅Wash hands often
✅Maintain physical distance📏
✅Keep spaces ventilated
✅Get vaccinated 💉

145 new cases of COVID19Nigeria;

Imo-65
Lagos-36
Ondo-20
Kano-6
Osun-6
Rivers-6
FCT-3
Delta-1
Kaduna-1
Ogun-1

253,685 confirmed
230,126 discharged
3,139 deaths