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Our hands are one of the primary ways by which infectious diseases like #COVID19 spread.

#TakeResponsibility! Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water for atleast 20 seconds.

Remember to teach your loved ones and those around you the importance of proper hand hygiene.
#COVID19Nigeria update for Monday 24th of August, 2020.

252 new cases of
#COVID19Nigeria:

Plateau-50
Enugu-35
Rivers-27
Lagos-26
FCT-18
Kaduna-18
Ekiti-10
Kano-10
Taraba-9
Anambra-8
Edo-8
Oyo-8
Delta-7
Ogun-6
Abia-5
Bayelsa-5
Ebonyi-1
Osun-1

As at 25th of August 2020, there are 52,800 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 39,964 discharged and 1,007 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
Pregnant women & nursing mothers must protect themselves to reduce risk of #COVID19 infection for themselves & babies by:

Frequent hand washing
Disinfecting surfaces
Limiting contact with others

Read via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/GuidelinesforPregnantWomen_dUJKoC9.pdf
#COVID19Nigeria update for Wednesday 26th of August, 2020.

221 new cases of
#COVID19Nigeria:

Plateau-60
FCT-33
Kaduna-26
Rivers-18
Lagos-17
Enugu-9
Kwara-9
Ondo-9
Nasarawa-6
Gombe-5
Anambra-5
Delta-4
Abia-4
Imo-3
Edo-2
Ogun-2
Oyo-2
Osun-2
Bauchi-1
Kano-1

As at 26th of August 2020, there are 53,021 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 40,281 discharged and 1,010 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
#COVID19Nigeria update for Thursday 27th of August, 2020.

296 new cases of
#COVID19Nigeria:

Plateau-85
Enugu-46
Oyo-31
Lagos-21
Rivers-20
FCT-15
Kaduna-13
Bauchi-12
Delta-11
Ekiti-11
Akwa Ibom-7
Ebonyi-6
Kwara-5
Ogun-4
Osun-4
Gombe-3
Niger-2

As at 27th of August 2020, there are 53,317 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 40,726 discharged and 1,011 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
Reopening of places of worship doesn't mean that the #COVID19 outbreak has subsided.

If you must gather to worship in the mosque today, take preventive measures to protect yourself & loved ones.

Wear a face mask & don't share personal items.

#TakeResponsibility
Cloth masks provide protection when properly worn & cared for:


Wear mask covering your nose & mouth.

Handle mask with clean hands.

Wash cloth face masks after each use.

#MaskOnNaija with other preventive measures.

Learn how to make your own face mask: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/DIY_CLOTH_FACE_MASK_IG_TILES.pdf
#COVID19Nigeria update for Saturday 29th of August, 2020.

250 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Plateau-69
FCT-41
Lagos-21
Delta-14
Kaduna-14
Bayelsa-13
Enugu-13
Ekiti-11
Bauchi-9
Ogun-8
Edo-7
Oyo-7
Rivers-6
Adamawa-4
Osun-4
Nasarawa-3
Ebonyi-2
Kwara-2
Gombe-1
Imo-1

As at 29th of August 2020, there are 53,727 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 41,314 discharged and 1,011 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
#TakeResponsibility.

Stay Safe. Stay Healthy.

Wear a face mask
Wash your hands frequently
Cough/Sneeze into your elbow
Maintain physical distance
Don't share personal items
Adhere to other #COVID19 prevention guidelines
Ensuring proper implementation of #COVID19 guidelines for schools & educational facilities is important to keep students, teachers & all workers safe.

#TakeResponsibility for your loved ones and those in your community.

Download, share & read via: https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/COVID_19_GUIDELINES_FOR_SAFE_REOPENING.pdf
#COVID19Nigeria update for Saturday 30th of August, 2020.

138 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Plateau-55
Lagos-15
Ebonyi-11
Oyo-11
Abia-8
Anambra-7
FCT-7
Rivers-7
Kaduna-6
Ondo-5
Kwara-3
Bauchi-1
Benue-1
Edo-1

As at 30th of August 2020, there are 53,865 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 41,513 discharged and 1,013 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
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3 out of every 5 Nigerians who die from #COVID19 are more than 50 years old.

#COVID19 outbreak is not over, stay safe to protect your parents & older relatives;

Wear a face mask in public
Practice hand/respiratory hygiene
Maintain physical distance

#TakeResponsibility
"As we respond to #COVID19, one of the biggest challenges we face in Nigeria & globally, is the spread of misinformation & misinterpretation of science. This is the time for all scientists to ensure that our voices are heard. We cannot afford to be silent."

~ Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, DG NCDC

Read via: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/08/covid-19-keeping-quiet-not-an-option-ncdc-tasks-nigerian-scientists/amp/
#COVID19Nigeria update for Monday 31st of August, 2020.

143 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Plateau-35
Kaduna-21
Lagos-19
FCT-13
Ebonyi-9
Adamawa-7
Enugu-7
Katsina-7
Edo-6
Kwara-5
Osun-3
Anambra-2
Kano-2
Niger-2
Ogun-2
Benue-1
Borno-1
Sokoto-1

As at 31st of August 2020, there are 54,008 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 41,638 discharged and 1,013 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility
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