29/02/20
What is COVID-19?
Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are normally transmitted between animals and people. The COVID-19 is a new strain of coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans.
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Scientists and public health officials are working hard to identify the source of the SARS-CoV-2 which is the virus that causes COVID-19.
The virus can spread from one person to another, most likely through droplets of saliva or mucus
Yes. The first case in Nigeria was confirmed on Friday, February 27, 2020 in Lagos in a business Italian traveller who arrived Nigeria on February 25, 2020 and became symptomatic on February 26, 2020.
The Government of Nigeria, through the @Fmohnigeria , has been strengthening measures to ensure Nigeria is prepared in the event of an outbreak.
Yes. There are four laboratories with the capacity to test for COVID-19 in Nigeria. The NCDC National Reference Laboratory; Lagos University Teaching Hospital; Irrua Teaching Hospital;
Health officials are advised to call 07032864444 for sample transportation and related advice if they have a case that fits the national case definition.
Suspected Case
Any person (including severely ill patients) with any of the following symptoms: fever, cough or difficulty in breathing who within 14 days before the onset of illness had any of the following exposures:
• Close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 OR
• Exposure to a healthcare facility where COVID-19 case(s) have been reported
A suspect case for whom testing for COVID-19 is inconclusive or for whom testing was positive on a pan-coronavirus assay.
A person with laboratory confirmation of SARS-CoV-2 infection with or without signs and symptoms.
If you have a patient that matches the case definition above, please contact NCDC to arrange for sample collection and testing on 07032864444.
In the last one month, @NCDCgov has conducted rapid assessments of potential treatment centres. This assessment focused on identifying gaps and developing plans to rapidly ensure that we are prepared to manage all cases.
Healthcare workers from these treatment centres have been trained on how to manage COVID-19 cases using approved guidelines.
If you have travelled from any country with ongoing transmission of #COVID19 🦠 to Nigeria in the last 14 days, you should stay indoors and avoid contact with other people.
Ø Cough
Ø Fever
Ø Breathing difficulties
Unwell people who have recently travelled from any country with ongoing transmission of COVID-19 🦠should immediately contact NCDC on 07032864444 or 0800-97000010 (toll-free).
Currently there is no evidence to support transmission of COVID-19 associated with imported goods or packages countries with ongoing transmission.
No. The current situation in the country does not warrant a shutdown of daily activities. During a pandemic, various measures are instituted depending on how serious the illness is and how easily it is spread from person to person.
To reduce the risk of infection or spread of COVID-19, members of the public are advised to adhere to the following hand and respiratory hygiene measures:
Businesses have an important role to play in protecting their employees. Employers are advised to circulate NCDC’s public health advisory on COVID-19 to all staff.
*Countries with ongoing transmission as at February 28, 2020: China, Republic of Korea, Italy, Iran, Japan
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