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Our biweekly #COVID19Nigeria situation report (19 & 20) has been published

The situation report provides a summary of the epidemiological situation, datasheet & response activities in Nigeria

This report is now published BI-WEEKLY

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

#TakeResponsibility
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What can you do to reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread in your workplace, shops and offices

Employers and business owners have a responsibility to ensure adherence to recommended #COVID19 prevention measures.

#TakeResponsibility
Healthcare workers are advised to:
Always practice universal standard care precautions when caring for suspected/confirmed patients

Wash hands with soap and water after contact with patients and/or their environment

Maintain a high index of suspicion for #Monkeypox
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“A recent report on social media has come to our attention, said to have been released by the Chief of Russian Radiation, Chemical & Biological Protection Force, containing allegations”

“Nigeria Has No Laboratories Where Monkeypox Virus is Generated”

Press release⬇️
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/371/nigeria-has-no-laboratories-where-monkeypox-virus-is-generated
Germs can live on surfaces for hours.

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

#TakeResponsibility to protect yourself, loved ones, customers, employees and society at large.
COMING UP !!!

Tomorrow, our Director General, Dr IfedayoTiffy will join Regional Director Moeti Tshidi & Dr Alioune Badara Ly at the WHO Africa press briefing to discuss the latest trends and projections of #COVID19 in #Africa.

🗓️Thursday 2 June 2022

🕚11 AM GMT+1

📺https://youtu.be/8nqFJbRvBhA
85 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-51
Kano-20
FCT-6
Kwara-5
Rivers-3

256,113 confirmed
250,060 discharged
3,143 deaths

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This report includes:

▪️Data from 28th May to 1st June, 2022
▪️6 states with zero cases reported: Abia, Cross River, Kaduna, Plateau, and Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
📣COMING UP

TONIGHT, join our Director-General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa as he discusses the latest on #COVID19 in Nigeria and provides updates on #Monkeypox in Nigeria.

Join the conversation live on Arise TV

DStv: #416
Time: 10:00 PM

🔗Live stream
https://www.arise.tv/live-tv/
In 2019, we developed a national #Monkeypox guideline to provide technical guidance on the prevention, detection & response of monkeypox and create awareness of the epidemiology and control measures of #MPX.

Download, read and share guideline via https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/96_1577798337.pdf
The importance of testing is to enable clinical care of #COVID19 cases, save lives & prevent further transmission.

If you are experiencing symptoms associated with #COVID19, get tested immediately to protect those around you.

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35 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-24
Kano-5
FCT-3
Kaduna-2
Rivers-1

256,148 confirmed
250,065 discharged
3,143 deaths

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Today’s report includes:

▪️Data for 2nd and 3rd June 2022
▪️3 states with zero cases reported: Delta, Plateau, and Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
Getting vaccinated against #COVID19 is one of the best ways to protect yourself and everyone around you especially the elderly and those with underlying illnesses.

For vaccination sites across Nigeria, visit: https://nphcda.vaccination.gov.ng/vaccination-sites
#Monkeypox is mostly a self-limiting illness that often lasts for 2−4 weeks.

Visit a healthcare facility when experiencing symptoms associated with the illness for proper care.

Health advisory: https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/367/public-health-advisory-on-monkeypox
Washing your hands is one of the most basic things you can do to prevent the spread of disease.

#TakeResponsibility to do so TODAY!
#COVID19 can affect anyone.

Let us all #TakeResponsibility to prevent the spread of the disease & limit the risk of infection among all ages.

#WearAMask
Wash your hands frequently
Observe physical distance
Cough / sneeze into your elbow
Report when sick
79 new confirmed cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Imo-38
Lagos-22
Kano-12
FCT-6
Rivers-1

256,227 confirmed
250,113 discharged
3,143 deaths

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This report includes:

▪️Data for 4th - 6th June 2022
▪️Backlog of 38 confirmed & 42 discharged cases reported from Imo state
▪️5 States with zero cases reported: Abia, Kaduna, Plateau, Rivers and Sokoto

For a breakdown of cases by state visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng
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