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May 21, 2020 • 10 tweets • 8 min read
We have developed a document to address Frequently Asked Questions about testing for #COVID19

Please follow this thread:

Download covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/FA… FAQs ON #COVID19 DIAGNOSTICS

What is the method of testing for #COVID19Nigeria?

RT-PCR is the only approved method for #COVID19Nigeria. This is done in a molecular laboratory
Apr 27, 2020 • 11 tweets • 5 min read
His Excellency, President @MBuhari is currently addressing Nigerians on the COVID-19 pandemic and response activities

This is a thread with key highlights in his speech, for the health sector response
#TakeResponsibility "The health systems of many nations continue to struggle as a result of the #COVID19 pandemic. Nigeria continues to adapt to these new global realities on a daily basis

Measures we have put in place thus far have yielded positive outcomes against the projections"

-HE @MBuhari
Apr 14, 2020 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
📢#COVID19Nigeria UPDATE

NCDC has issued an advisory guiding Nigerians on the use of face masks

Recognising the need for guidance on #COVID19 prevention, we remain committed to keeping citizens informed on verified ways to stay safe

Read via
covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/resource/guide… NCDC recommends that masks are worn:

1. As an optional added layer of physical distancing while in crowded settings eg. markets

2. By the elderly with preexisting medical conditions eg. diabetes

3. In combination with social distancing, hand washing & cleaning surfaces
Apr 4, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
#COVID19Nigeria

Measures have been put in place to control the spread of #COVID19

Remember, in line with the restriction of movement order in FCT, Lagos & Ogun citizens are to #StayAtHome & can leave home to

*Provide or seek essential services
#TakeResponsibility Essential services include:

1. Stores & market stalls selling food
2. Pharmacies
3. Banks
4. Public Transportation

Services MUST:

☑Provide hand sanitiser or hand washing facilities for customers & employees
☑Enforce social distancing
☑Clean and disinfect surfaces frequently
Mar 30, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
We've updated national case definitons for #COVID19
Who can be tested?

1. Returning travellers with fever, cough or difficulty breathing

2. Contacts of confirmed cases with these symptoms

3. Those with fever & respiratory symptoms in areas of moderate-high prevalence How to get tested:

1. Please contact your STATE or NCDC through the listed communication channels

2. Provide relevant details including symptoms and travel history if any

3. Stay at home and wait for further advice
Mar 27, 2020 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
Who can get tested for #COVID19?

1. Anyone with history of travel outside of Nigeria, who presents with fever, cough or difficulty breathing within 14 days of arrival

2. Anyone who comes in contact with a confirmed case who presents with these symptoms within 14 days of contact How do I get tested for #COVID19?

*Call your state hotline or NCDC on 080097000010
*Stay at home & wait for further instructions
*The state team will arrange for sample collection & transportation from your location to the lab
*Remain in self-isolation while testing is on
Mar 18, 2020 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
These are updates from the Presidential Taskforce on #COVID19 led by @OfficialOSGFNG, as at March 18, 2020: Image Govt. of Nigeria is restricting entry into the country for travellers from: China, Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, Japan, France, Germany, United States of America, Norway, United Kingdom, Netherlands & Switzerland

These are countries with > 1,000 cases domestically
Mar 17, 2020 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
Today, NCDC was part of the inaugural meeting for the Presidential Task Force for the Control of Coronavirus

The task force, led by @OHCSFnigeria, will work to strengthen national response strategy through

-Deployment of resources
-Research
-Public awareness
-Collaboration Outcomes from the first meeting of the Presidential Taskforce on #COVID19 chaired by @OfficialOSGFNG:

1) There is a ban on ALL travel for public servants

2) We strongly discourage travel by Nigerians to affected countries except for essential trips
Oct 30, 2019 • 18 tweets • 18 min read
We are live now!

NCDC DG, @Chikwe_I discussing recent #yellowfever updates in #Nigeria. Tune in NOW to ChannelsTV by via:

#DSTv254
#GOTv95
#Web: channelstv.com/live
#YouTube: “Unlike #lassafever, #yellowfever is not a disease we should be having because we have a very safe and effective vaccine to prevent it” ~@Chikwe_I
Feb 25, 2019 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
Our attention has been drawn to a message circulating on WhatsApp and this tweet, purporting that there is a suspected #Lassafever case in the Asokoro District Hospital. This is entirely FALSE. The recent national #Lassafever situation report indicates there has been no confirmed Lassa fever case in the FCT since February 2019. Contrary to the message being circulated, no death has been recorded from Lassa fever in the FCT this month. Available: ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/sitre…