17th April covid-19 Update, Nigeria, Lagos, Worldwide

17th April covid-19 Update, Nigeria, Lagos, Worldwide

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17th April covid-19 update indicates a further increase in the rate of infections. 

51 confirmed new cases of the disease was reported as at 10:10pm last night.

New infections by states:
  1. Lagos: 32
  2. Kano: 6
  3. Kwara: 5
  4. FCT: 2
  5. Oyo: 2
  6. Katsina: 2
  7. Ogun: 1
  8. Ekiti: 1
Highlight of Nigeria’s totals since breakout of #COVID19:
  1. Discharged: 159
  2. Deaths: 17
  3. Active: 317
  4. Total: 493
Total confirmed infections by states:
  1. Lagos: 283
  2. FCT: 69
  3. Kano: 27
  4. Osun: 20
  5. Edo: 15
  6. Oyo: 15
  7. Ogun: 10
  8. Kwara: 9
  9. Katsina: 9
  10. Bauchi: 6
  11. Kaduna: 6
  12. Akwa Ibom: 6
  13. Delta: 4
  14. Ondo: 3
  15. Ekiti: 3
  16. Enugu: 2
  17. Niger: 2
  18. Benue: 1
  19. Anambra: 1

 

The NCDC in collaboration with the United Nations has commenced using Nollywood actors to sensitive citizens on the need for a few precautionary steps to avoid chances of being infected by the virus.

Within this week, Toyin Abraham and Banky W spoke about personal hygiene, the essence of hand washing and how to properly wash the hands.

The videos:
“In Yoruba language, actress @toyin_abraham1 talks about how to protect yourself and prevent the spread of #COVID19
 
The video is in partnership with
@UN_Nigeria
@UNDPNigeria”
 

 

Banky W says”
I relearnt how to wash my hands and you should too.
 
My hands have *never* been this clean.
 
Tell a friend to tell a friend to wash their hands as often as possible like this, so that we can all stay safe.
Cc
@UN
@NCDCgov
@Fmohnigeria
@HenshawKate
@followlasg
@ProfAkinAbayomi
 
Lagos update:

The Lagos State governor continues to encourage not just the health workers, but everyone who has contributed to “alleviating the pain of vulnerable Lagosians.”

Sanwo-Olu’s 17th April address:

17th April covid-19 Update, Nigeria, Lagos, Worldwide

“Every little EFFORT makes a big DIFFERENCE……….

“Thank you @noella.foundation and @foodclicksupport for your charity and support in alleviating the pain of Lagosians during this state-wide lockdown to curb the #COVID19. pandemic.

“Initiatives like this from well-meaning organisations and individuals are commendable and worthy of emulation.

“The responsive show of passion from Lagosians of means in the past few weeks goes to show the level of selflessness and togetherness which exist across different echelons of the society.

“Thank you once again and God bless.”

Worldwide confirmed figures:
  1. Total infections: 2,250,689
  2. Deaths: 154,256
  3. Recovered: 572,105
  4. Currently active infections: 1,524,328
  5. Closed cases (cases which had an outcome): 726,361
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16th April Covid-19 Update, Nigeria, Lagos, Worldwide