With enhanced surveillance systems deployed across Nigeria, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) continues in its effort to detect, respond and control the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Nigeria. As at 30th March, 2020, a total of 131 cases have been reported in Lagos (81), Ogun (3), Osun (2), Oyo (8), Ekiti (1), Edo (2), Rivers (1), Enugu (2), Benue (1), Bauchi (2), Kaduna (3) and the Federal Capital Territory (25). Till date, three (3) persons have been discharged and two deaths recorded in Nigeria.
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 (PTF COVID-19) and the Federal Ministry of Health continue to work collaboratively to review national response strategies and institute measures to effectively curb the spread of the disease.
Furthermore, the NCDC-led national Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) continues to meet daily for coordination of national response activities with relevant Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) and partners. The NCDC has also supported 23 states to establish Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) to strengthen state-level preparedness for and response to the disease outbreak. This whole-of-government approach is vital to combating the disease in Nigeria.
Till date, some of the response activities implemented include:
1. Restriction of all flights into the country and lockdown of non-essential activities in the FCT, Lagos and Ogun States for an initial period of time
2. Expansion of COVID-19 diagnostic laboratories in the country from five (5) to six (6) this week, and to thirteen (13) in the next few weeks. This will improve proximity from States where samples are collected to the laboratory for testing and ultimately reduce the turn-around time
3. Revision of the national case definition to include testing for people in area of high or moderate COVID-19 prevalence showing known symptoms of the disease
4. Training of healthcare workers in all states on COVID-19 case management and infection prevention and control. All States have been provided with a COVID-19 starter pack containing at least 200 personal protective equipment
5. Deployment of national Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) to all affected states and more recently, surge staff to support the response in Lagos State, the epicentre of the outbreak in Nigeria
6. Intensified risk communication activities and real-time update on cases through www.covid19.ncdc.gov.ng where current resources and information on COVID-19 in Nigeria can be found.
The NCDC has launched a campaign themed #TakeResponsibility to encourage individual and collective responsibility in preventing and controlling the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria. We urge Nigerians and all residents in the country to join this effort, continue to practice hand and respiratory hygiene as well as maintain social distancing of at least 2 metres from other individuals.
Notes
1. Information for this disease was retrieved from the Technical Working Group and Situation Reports
2. Case Fatality Rate (CFR) for this disease is reported for confirmed cases only
3. Information for this disease was retrieved from IDSR 002 data
4. CFR for this disease is reported for total cases i.e. suspected + confirmed
5. Information for sentinel influenza was retrieved from the laboratory
Key points
• There were 319 suspected cases, 51 confirmed cases and nine deaths recorded from 28 LGAs in 11 states and FCT
• Four new healthcare workers were affected in Bauchi (3) and Gombe (1) states in the reporting week 11
Actions
To date:
• National Emergency Lassa fever (LF) multi-partner, multi-sectoral Operations Centre (EOC) continues to coordinate response activities across states.
• Of the states with confirmed cases, eight (8) have activated state level EOCs
• The five molecular laboratories for Lassa fever testing in the NCDC network are working fully to ensure that all samples are tested, and results provided within the shortest turn-around time
• Enhanced surveillance (contact tracing and active case finding) ongoing in affected states
Planned:
• Continue mobilisation of resources
• Finalise the Lassa fever five-year Strategic plan
• In-depth investigation of healthcare worker infections
• Operationalise LGA sanitation desks by Environmental Health Officers in all states
Key points
There were 11 suspected cases of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) reported from eight LGAs in six states (Adamawa – 1, Bauchi – 1, Ebonyi – 1, Katsina – 6, Plateau – 1 & Yobe – 1). None was laboratory confirmed and no death was recorded
Actions
To date:
• National CSM TWG meets weekly to review reports from states and plan appropriately
• Enhanced surveillance in all states
Planned:
• Continue harmonisation of the national line list and SORMAS data
• Continue to ensure that states reporting cases send their line lists and collect CSM samples
Key points
• There were 35 suspected cases of Yellow Fever (YF) reported from 29 LGAs in 11 states. None was laboratory confirmed and no death was recorded
Actions
To date:
• National multiagency YF Technical Working Group (TWG) is coordinating response activities
Planned:
• Surveillance and laboratory data harmonisation is ongoing
Key points
• There were seven suspected case of cholera reported from Isiala-Ngwa North LGA in Abia state. None was laboratory confirmed and no death was recorded
Actions
To date
• National cholera multi-sectoral Technical Working Group (TWG) is monitoring all states and supporting already affected states
• Development of the 2020 cholera preparedness and response plan ongoing
Planned:
• Ensure that reporting states conduct rapid diagnostic test/culture test and send line list of all reported cases to the national level
• Continue follow up and monitoring of non-reporting states
• Continue harmonisation of the national line list and SORMAS data
• Working with states to increase diagnostic testing rate
Key points
• There were 1092 suspected cases of measles reported from 131 LGAs in 27 states and FCT. There were 12 confirmed cases and no death was recorded
Actions
To date
• National Measles Technical Working Group (TWG) is closely monitoring surveillance data and response activities across the country
Planned:
• Intensify follow up with states to update and transmit line list
• Continue the review of measles surveillance data across the country
• Continue harmonisation of the national line list and SORMAS data
Key points
• There was one confirmed case of monkeypox reported from Mushin LGA in Lagos state. No death was recorded
Actions
• National Monkeypox Technical Working Group (TWG) is monitoring activities in all states
Planned:
• Enhance surveillance for monkeypox in high burden states, working with the animal health colleagues
• Continue harmonisation of the national line list and SORMAS data
Key points
• There were 92 suspected cases of AFP reported from 79 LGAs in 29 states and FCT. None was laboratory confirmed and no death was recorded
Actions
To date:
• National Emergency COVID-19 (LF) multi-partner, multi-sectoral Operations Centre (EOC) activated at level continues to coordinate response activities across states.
• Established 7 COVID-19 diagnostic capacities
• Deployment of national rapid response team to support the affected states
• Enhanced surveillance (including contact tracing) ongoing in affected states
• Deployed medical commodities to affected states
Planned:
• Continue mobilisation of resources
• Expand COVID-19 diagnostic capacities
• Establish more isolation / treatment centres
• Establish surge capacities for response activities
Key points
• The subtypes A seasonal H3, 2009A/H1N1 and A/not subtyped account for 0(0.0%), 2(9.5%) and 19 (90.5%) of the total influenza A positive samples respectively. The subtypes B VICTORIA, B Not subtyped and B Yamagata account for 0(0.0%), 8(100%) and 0(0.0%) of the total influenza B positive samples respectively.
• The percentage influenza positive was highest in week 10 with 40%.
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