We have now reported over 100,000 confirmed #COVID19 cases in Nigeria

This is a stark reminder of the reality we live in now - a virus that has affected over 100,000 lives and led to over 1,300 deaths within 11 months in Nigeria...with millions more globally

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In the last 4 weeks, we‘ve recorded a spike in the number of new #COVID19 cases

The virus is spreading fast, causing mild symptoms in some & severe illness/death in others. Many people
continue to experience fatigue & other symptoms even after recovery

We can not be too careful

The silent face of #COVID19

You can’t tell whether someone has the virus or not (so take protective measures at all times)

Health care workers need to now maintain a HIGHER index of suspicion for #COVID19

To the public, if unwell rule out COVID-19 before treating for malaria

We all have to #TakeResponsibility - this is not for NCDC, PTF or Govt alone

By organising large gatherings indoors, you’re not only putting yourself & guests at risk, but the staff who have limited choice but to serve

By going to clubs, you’re putting your parents at risk

Personal responsibility

We are reaching a critical level where our hospital capacity will no longer be able to cope with more serious COVID-19 cases & health workers will be forced to make tough decisions

We need to protect our more vulnerable citizens

#COVID19 is real

The videos in the links below - independent reports from separate treatment centres in different states but the same message; #COVID19 is a deadly disease and while most people have survived, many have died

#COVID19 fatigue 

While we may all be tired & fed up,the virus is taking advantage of our fatigue & gaining momentum. By adhering to health measures, masks, handwashing, distancing, we can prevent its spread

Stay at home, avoid large gatherings & poorly ventilated indoor spaces

MOST IMPORTANT of all, the 100,000 cases and over 1,000 deaths are not just numbers

These are fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, children, friends whose deaths will be mourned & the pain of their loss deeply felt. The response starts and ends with the people of this country

We @NCDCgov are committed to going over & beyond, working with other government & private organisations in response to this pandemic

Testing remains free in public health labs, sample collection centres are being scaled up by State Govts & other measures

http://www.covid19.ncdc.gov.ng