Even at this time, as we mourn loved ones lost to COVID-19, including recently deceased Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari, we need to refrain from attending mass gatherings to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.

Let us #StaySafe and protect each other.

Our guidance on ensuring safe and dignified burial while preventing the spread of #COVID19 can be found at:

https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/resource/MgtOfDeadBodies.pdf

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#StayAtHome
#FlattenThecurve

NCDC works with States and relevant authorities to strengthen #COVID19 response at sub-national levels. This week, NCDC Rapid Response Team supported Enugu State government to carry out an assessment of the point of entry between Enugu and Ebonyi States, for #COVID19 screening.

Our work with States and Port Health Services ensures heightened surveillance at State borders. Nigerians are advised to adhere to guidelines and avoid non-essential travel.

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#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve

FORTY-NINE new cases of #COVID19 have been reported:

23 in Lagos
12 in FCT
10 in Kano
2 in Ogun
1 in Oyo
1 in Ekiti

As at 10:40 pm 18th April there are 542 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria, 166 discharge and 19 dead.

Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for more.

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"Kasancewa ta a gida shi zai zama kariya a gare ni da kuma al'umma baki daya."

Kannywood star Ali Nuhu shares an important message in Hausa language calling on Nigerians to #StayAtHome to stay safe from #COVID19.

We are grateful to UNDP for supporting this video.

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EIGHTY-SIX new cases of #COVID19 have been reported:

70 in Lagos
7 in FCT
3 in Katsina
3 in Akwa Ibom
1 in Jigawa
1 in Bauchi
1 in Borno

As at 11:50 pm 19th April there are 627 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria, 170 discharged and 21 dead.

Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for more.

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#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve

"E nwere ozi eweputara otu anyi ye si ne chedo onwe anyi maka oria coronavirus."

Nollywood star Chioma Kpotha shares an important message on preventing #COVID19.

Watch, download and share with loved ones.

Grateful to the Country office of the UNDP for their support.

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#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve

THIRTY-EIGHT new cases of #COVID19 have been reported:

23 in Kano
5 in Gombe
3 in Kaduna
2 in Borno
2 in Abia
1 in FCT
1 in Sokoto
1 in Ekiti

As at 11:10 pm 20th April there are 665 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria, 188 discharged and 22 dead.

Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for a more detailed report.

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#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve

HOW DOES #COVID19 SPREAD?

#COVID19 is spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks.

It is critical to #StayAtHome and avoid large gatherings.

If you must leave home, please #PreventCOVID19Spread by practicing physical distancing and wearing a face mask.

#TakeResponsibility

NA YOUR HAND E DEY
to #PreventCOVID19Spread.

Remember to cough or sneeze into a tissue and dispose in a covered waste bin.

If a tissue is not available, please cough or sneeze into your bent elbow

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#FlattenTheCurve

117 new cases of #COVID19 have been reported:

59 in Lagos
29 in FCT
14 in Kano
6 in Borno
4 in Katsina
3 in Ogun
1 in Rivers
1 in Bauchi

As at 11:25 pm 21st April there are 782 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria, 1987 discharged and 25 dead.

Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for a more detailed report.

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#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve

SAFE USE OF FACE MASKS

✅ Wash hands before touching your face mask.

✅ Ensure the mask covers your nose and mouth completely.

✅ Avoid touching the mask while you have it on.

✅ Replace once it becomes damp. Do do not reuse.

✅ To remove the mask, do not grab in front and take off; remove the mask from behind and discard in a closed bin; wash your hands afterwards.

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#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve

After recovering from #COVID19 , Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi, wants people to know that the disease is NOT a death sentence.

She shares the importance of lending a hand of support to those who have been infected with #COVID19

Watch, share & spread the word!

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#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve

Watch as actress Rahma Sadau shares an important message on #COVID19 prevention in Hausa language.

She emphasises the importance of hand washing with soap under running water for 20 seconds to protect ourselves and our communities

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#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve

114 new cases of #COVID19 have been reported:

80 in Lagos
21 in Gombe
5 in FCT
2 in Zamfara
2 in Edo
1 in Ogun
1 in Oyo
1 in Kaduna
1 in Sokoto

As at 11:30 pm 24th April there are 1095 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria, 208 discharged and 32 dead. Nigeria has recorded #COVID19 confirmed cases in 27 States and the Federal Capital Territory

- The number of new cases increased by 114. The number of deaths increased by 1

- Five cases previously recorded as Lagos state cases, are now recorded as Ogun state cases

Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for a detailed report.

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#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve

87 new cases of #COVID19 have been reported:

33 in Lagos
18 in Borno
12 in Osun
9 in Katsina
4 in Kano
4 in Ekiti
3 in Edo
3 in Bauchi
1 in Imo

As at 11:55 pm 25th April there are 1182 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria, 222 discharged and 35 dead.

Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for a detailed report.

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#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve

NINETY-ONE new cases of #COVID19 have reported:

43-Lagos
8-Sokoto
6-Taraba
5-Kaduna
5-Gombe
3-Ondo
3-FCT
3-Edo
3-Oyo
3-Rivers
3-Bauchi
2-Osun
1-Akwa Ibom
1-Bayelsa
1-Ebonyi
1-Kebbi

As at 11:50pm 26th April, 1,273 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria, 239 discharged and 40 dead.

Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for a detailed report.

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#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve

SIXTY-FOUR new cases of #COVID19 reported:

34-Lagos
15-FCT
11-Borno
2-Taraba
2-Gombe

As at 11:20pm 27th April, 1337 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria, 255 discharged and 40 dead.

Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for a detailed report.

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#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve

We are grateful to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for their donation of personal protective equipment, hand sanitisers and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test kits to the NCDC.

We commend the efforts of public and private entities that #TakeResponsibility in the whole-of-society-response to #COVID19.

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#FlattenTheCurve

195 new cases of #COVID19 reported:

80-Lagos
38-Kano
15-Ogun
15-Bauchi
11-Borno
10-Gombe
9-Sokoto
5-Edo
5-Jigawa
2-Zamfara
1-Rivers
1-Enugu
1-Delta
1-FCT
1-Nasarawa

As at 11:50pm 28th April, 1532 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria, 255 discharged and 44 death.

Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for a detailed report.

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#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve

196 new cases of #COVID19 reported:

87-Lagos
24-Kano
18-Gombe
17-Kaduna
16-FCT
10-Katsina
8-Sokoto
7-Edo
6-Borno
1-Yobe
1-Ebonyi
1-Adamawa

As at 11:55pm 29th April, 1728 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria, 307 discharged and 51 dead.

Visit covid19.ncdc.gov.ng for a detailed report.

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#StayAtHome
#FlattenTheCurve