#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

"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/

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

#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

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

#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

#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

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

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

#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

#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

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 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

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.

321 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-98
FCT-34
Kaduna-30
Nasarawa-25
Benue-21
Plateau-17
Rivers-15
Adamawa-11
Ogun-11
Enugu-9
Edo-8
Delta-7
Ekiti-7
Gombe-5
Ebonyi-4
Bayelsa-3
Kano-3
Ondo-3
Cross River-2
Imo-2
Kebbi-2
Niger-2
Abia-1
Bauchi-1

As at 24th of August 2020, there are 52,548 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 39,257 discharged and 1,004 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility

Disregard for #COVID19 preventive measures puts you and everyone around you at risk of getting infected.

The ACTIONS you take to reduce the spread of #COVID19 where you are PROTECTS the VULNERABLE.

Our fight against #COVID19 is a collective effort. Please #TakeResponsibility.

#COVID19Nigeria update for Sunday 23rd of August, 2020.

322 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-130
Bauchi-36
FCT-25
Edo-17
Bayelsa-14
Ogun-14
Oyo-14
Anambra-13
Kaduna-12
Ondo-11
Abia-10
Osun-6
Plateau-5
Kwara-5
Kano-4
Ebonyi-3
Sokoto-2
Borno-1

As at 23rd of August 2020, there are 52,227 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 38,945 discharged and 1,002 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility

#COVID19Nigeria update for Saturday 22nd of August, 2020.

601 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Lagos-404
FCT-37
Oyo-19
Ondo-14
Abia-13
Enugu-13
Kaduna-13
Edo-12
Kano-12
Kwara-11
Ebonyi-10
Nasarawa-7
Ogun-6
Osun-5
Delta-5
Niger-5
Plateau-4
Bayelsa-4
Katsina-3
Ekiti-2
Imo-2

As at 22nd of August 2020, there are 51,905 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 38,767 discharged and 997 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility

A properly worn facemask prevents droplets from landing on surfaces when you cough or sneeze.

#MaskOnNaija to reduce the risk of #COVID19 spread to those around you. #TakeResponsibility and:

✅#WearAFacemask
✅Observe physical distancing
✅Wash your hands frequently

#COVID19Nigeria update for Friday 21st of August, 2020.

340 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria:

Kaduna-63
FCT-51
Plateau-38
Lagos-33
Delta-25
Gombe-21
Adamawa-21
Edo-20
Katsina-17
Akwa Ibom-11
Ekiti-10
Rivers-9
Ondo-5
Ebonyi-4
Cross River-3
Ogun-3
Sokoto-2
Imo-2
Nasarawa-2

As at 21st of August 2020, there are 51,304 cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria, 37,885 discharged and 996 dead.

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

#TakeResponsibility