Nigeria has recorded 10 new cases of COVID 19 coronavirus, with seven new cases of COVID 19 in Lagos and 3 fresh cases in Abuja, making a total of 22 confirmed cases in Nigeria.
Here is the list of states with confirmed cases of COVID19 in Nigeria so far, there are:
1.16 cases of COVID19 in Lagos
2. 3 cases of COVID19 in Abuja FCT
3.2 cases of COVID19 in Ogun state
4. 1 case of COVID19 in Ekiti state
these are the current indexed cases, 2 cases have been discharged according to the Ministry Of Health Nigeria.
All cases are clinically stable and receiving adequate care.
On Saturday 21st of March, 2020 Nigeria health minister Mr Osagie Ehanire confirmed the 10 new cases in a statement which reads:
Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) has confirmed 10 (ten) new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nigeria: 3 (three) new cases in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and 7 (seven) new cases in Lagos State. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Nigeria to 22 (twenty-two).
All 10 (ten) new cases are Nigerian nationals: 9 (nine) of them have travel history to Canada, France, Netherlands Spain and the United Kingdom.
They returned to the country in the past 1 (one) week: the 10th case is a close contact of a previously confirmed case.
The 3 (three) cases in the FCT are being treated at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada while the 7 (seven) new cases in Lagos are being treated at the Infectious Disease Hospital (DH). Yaba,
All 10 (ten) new cases have mild to moderate symptoms and are currently receiving treatment.
As of the 21 of March 2020. 22 twenty-two) cases have been confirmed, 2 (two) cases have been discharged and there has been no death from COVID-19 in Nigeria, The Federal Government of Nigeria remains committed to working with states to provide optimal care for all confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country
Contact tracing is ongoing to identify all persons who have been in contact with the new confirmed cases. The Port Health Services of the Federal Ministry of Health has heightened screening at all air land and sea points of entry into Nigeria and adapted the protocols to reflect the travel guidance issued by the Presidential Task Force on the Control of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) supported by partners continues to
coordinate response activities and strengthen preparedness capacity across states nationwide.
An intensive national risk communications campaign is ongoing to inform Nigerians about COVID-19. The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) is working closely with states and the Presidential Task Force on the Control of Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to review response activities and institute measures to protect the health of Nigerians.
It is important that Nigerians strictly adhere to social distancing and other necessary precautions in place. These measures include taking the following precautions below to protect yourself and your family:
1. Wash hands regularly with soap and water or use an alcohol-based sanitiser if no water and soap is available
2. Social distancing is crucial to reducing the spread of COVID-19 through:
3. Use of no-touch greetings Maintaining at least 2 metres (5 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
4. Stay at home if you feel unwell with symptoms like fever, cough and difficulty in breathing. Immediately call NCDC's 24/7 toll-free number 0800 9700 0010. Do not self-medicate.
5. Avoiding or postponing events with large gatherings of people including schools. workplaces, places of Worship, crowded supermarkets and pharmacies, social and sporting events
Persons with a persistent cough or sneezing should stay at home until they recover
6. Cover your nose with a tissue when sneezing or coughing.
Immediately dispose of the tissue in a covered bin and wash your hands with soap and water. Use an alcohol-based sanitiser if no water and soap is available Coughing or sneezing into the sleeve of your bent elbow if no tissue is available
Make sure you and people around you observe hand and respiratory hygiene.
Avoid all non-essential travel to all countries.
