News: Covid-19: 1430 new confirmed cases and 3 deaths in Nigeria yesterday

According to NCDC, on the 25th of January 2021, 1430 new confirmed cases and 3 deaths were recorded in Nigeria.

Till date, 122996 cases have been confirmed, 98359 cases have been discharged and 1507 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

The 1430 new cases are reported from 19 states- Lagos (744), Plateau (100), Oyo (77), FCT (75), Nasarawa (74), Katsina (48), Edo (42), Kano (41), Enugu (37), Rivers (34), Ogun (33), Kwara (32), Niger (28), Ebonyi (27), Kaduna (26), Borno (12), Yobe (10), Ekiti (5), and Gombe (1).

A multi-sectoral national emergency operations centre (EOC), activated at Level 3, continues to coordinate the national response activities.

To reduce the risk of spread of COVID-19, members of the public are advised to adhere to the following measures:

1. Wear a face mask/covering when out in public
2. Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based sanitiser if water is not available
3. Maintain a physical distance of at least 2 metres from others in public spaces
4. Cover your mouth and nose properly with a tissue paper when sneezing and/or coughing. Dispose of the tissue properly immediately after use. You may also cough into your elbow if a tissue is not available
5. Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness
6. Stay home if you feel unwell until you recover. Do not mingle with others or congregate
7. Avoid large gatherings of more than 50 persons and gatherings where physical distancing measures are not put in place