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Given the high susceptibility of HCWs to this virus, the safety of health workers has been at the forefront of Nigeria's response strategy to COVID 19. NCDC has continued to train the critical mass of its health workforce across the country on the principles of Infection Prevention and Control  ( IPC )  for COVID 19. In addition to this, NCDC has ensured country wide distribution of necessary personal protective equipment  ( PPEs )  and other medical consumables to health facilities in all the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to ensure the safety of HCWs and the public at large.
Developed dashboard for national, state and  ( LGA )  level analysis of COVID 19 data in collaboration with partners  Daily tracking of sample collection by states to monitor case finding efforts  Activated three new laboratories   Edo Specialist Hospital, Benin, Edo; Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi; and Indorama Company Molecular Laboratory, Rivers  Ongoing optimisation of University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital  ( UNTH )  laboratory, Enugu State  Supported the Universal Basic Education Commission  ( UBEC )  in the development of a draft handbook for teachers on COVID 19 prevention in schools
As of 27th September 2020, a total of 1,051 confirmed cases have been recorded including 60 deaths, 28 active cases and 963 recoveries in the three states.
Therefore, as schools begin to reopen in some areas, health minister urge caution and adherence to the protocols and advisories for reopening schools, to prevent COVID 19 surge.
[ 3   9 August 2020, Adamawa, Borno ]  ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: poor living conditions  ( 39.2% ) , voluntary relocation  ( 25.4% ) , conflict/attack  ( 23.7% ) , improved security  ( 11.4% )  and fear of attack  ( 0.3% )
In March 2020, a swift assessment of the COVID 19 situation by the Federal Government of Nigeria led to the indefinite closure of all schools and learning facilities in the country. However, the longer schools remain closed, the more severe the long term implications, thereby exacerbating existing socioeconomic issues in the country.
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of learners, teachers, administrators and other educational personnel as schools and learning facilities reopen, the following actions are strongly recommended: 1. Widespread sensitisation through continuous dissemination of information, education and communication materials on COVID 19 2. Compliance with NCDC safety measures e.g. proper screening at the school entrance, use of face masks, diligent temperature checks, washing of hands with soap and water etc. 3. Establish COVID 19 referral system 4. Monitor, encourage and enforce all school reopening protocol etc.
In the context of the COVID 19 pandemic, a lack of access to soap could have severe consequences, particularly in places with limited access to health care services.
[ 3   9 August 2020, Adamawa, Borno ]  A total of 1,293 movements were recorded, comprising 969 arrivals and 324 departures, between 3 and 9 August 2020. Arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Dikwa, Gubio, Gwoza, Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Mobbar, Monguno and Ngala Local Government Areas  ( LGAs )  of the most affected Nigerian State of Borno. Arrivals were also recorded in Fufore, Gombi, Guyuk, Hong, Lamurde, Maiha, Michika, Michika, Mubi North, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of the state of Adamawa. Departures were recorded in Askira/Uba, Dikwa, Hawul and Kala/Balge LGAs of Borno; Gombi, Guyuk, Hong, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South and Numan LGAs of Adamawa.
As of 6 th September 2020, a total of 1,036 confirmed cases have been recorded including 59 deaths, 67 active cases and 910 recoveries in the three states.
[ 3   9 August 2020, Borno ]  Monguno: 200 arrivals were recorded in Monguno LGA of Borno state. The arrivals included 149 from Gajiram ward in Nganzai LGA, 29 from Kukawa ward in Kukawa LGA and 22 from Gudumbali East ward in Guzamala LGA of Borno state. All movements recorded were triggered by conflict/attack. Bama: 174 arrivals were recorded in Bama LGA of Borno state. The arrivals included 113 from Marwa region in Cameroon, 61 from Dipchari/Jere/Dar Jamal/Kotembe and Sabsabwa/Soye/Nulongu wards in Bama LGA of Borno state. 67 per cent of the movements were due to poor living conditions while the remaining 33 per cent relocated voluntarily.
[ 16th 31st Nov, North East Nigeria ] 45% of the camps in the displaced LGAs currently have access to vocational trainings. 55% do not have access to any form of vocational training within the site or nearby. IDPs in all the camps have access to market on site or nearby.
[ 3   9 August 2020, Adamawa, Borno ]  Mobbar: 145 arrivals were recorded in Mobbar LGA of Borno state. All 145 arrivals were from Diffa region in Niger Republic. 74 per cent of the movements were triggered by conflict/attack and 26 per cent relocated voluntarily. Gwoza: 112 arrivals were recorded in Gwoza LGA of Borno state. The arrivals included 22 from Gwoza, 15 from Bama, 12 from Monguno and 9 from Jere LGAs of Borno state, 19 from Yola North, 12 from Girei and 7 from Fufore LGAs of Adamawa state and 16 from Marwa region in Cameroon. All movements were as a result of poor living conditions.
In Borno State, fumigation exercise in Primary and Junior Secondary Schools within the state has commenced In Kwaya Bura, Hawul Local Government Area by BOSEPA. In Yobe State, SPHCMB, in collaboration with WHO and partners conducted sensitization training for 720 community leaders and members on COVID 19 IPC in remote and high burden LGAs
With over 7.5 million people in need of humanitarian assistance due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region, the COVID19 pandemic presents a more difficult challenge to an already complex humanitarian situation.
Cumulative Positivity rate is 7.3% in Borno State and Test per million of population is 1,525 while case per million Population is 112. A total of 10,443 COVID 19 test has been conducted in Borno State, initial test stands at 10,116 while follow up test Stands at 327. In Adamawa State, 1,803 samples have been tested, 45 results are pending, and 2 are inconclusive. In week 36 in Yobe State, 109 samples were collected for testing and 33 samples results return negative while 73 samples remain pending. Total number of samples collected is 649, 67 results are positive and 468 are negative
14.0% of confirmed cases in Adamawa State are health workers. Contact to case ratio in Adamawa State is 5:4. 14 out of 21 LGAs  ( 67% )  have reported at least one confirmed case in Adamawa State. Community case search is ongoing in all locations reporting cases in Borno State, in all high burden LGAs in Yobe State as well as in Adamawa State.
In Borno State, a total of 60,828 individuals were screened at 23 Points of Entries locations. 25,392 surveillance cards were distributed at POEs and Car parks. Continued screening of passengers at Potiskum, Bade, Geidam and Nguru LGA PoEs in Yobe State.
Over 32, 200 caregivers were sensitized with messages on COVID 19 by UNICEF VCMs in 20 LGAs in Borno State. Messages focus on voluntary sample testing, timely reporting of cases and de stigmatization. In Yobe State, SPHCMB in collaboration with the WHO HTR team and UNICEF VCMs, conducted mass sensitization on COVID 19 prevention reaching up to 33,695 people in high burden LGAs. Motorized Community Sensitization and daily Radio and TV broadcast of jingles are ongoing across different media platforms in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe.
In Borno State, 2 confirmed cases were reported for week 35. A total of 201 contacts are being closely monitored in Borno State. In Yobe State, case fatality rate amongst confirmed cases is 11.9% and positivity rate of 10.3% of the 649 samples tested. Case to contact ratio is 1:10 and percentage of LGAs that reported at least one confirmed case in the state is 76.1%. The percentage of confirmed cases amongst healthcare workers is 20%. In Adamawa State, a total of 88 contacts are being monitored. 228 out of 1,801 samples tested are positive, giving a positivity rate of 12.7%. Also, 49.6% of confirmed cases are known contacts of previously confirmed cases
Over 20, 000 caregivers were sensitized with messages on COVID 19 by UNICEF VCMs in 20 LGAs in Borno State. Messages focus on voluntary sample testing, timely reporting of cases and de stigmatization
A total of 10,437 COVID 19 test has been conducted in Borno State, initial test stands at 10,110 while follow up test Stands at 327. In Adamawa State, 1,756 samples have been tested, 57 results are pending, and 6 are inconclusive.In Yobe State, 553 samples have been tested with 67 positive results and 434 negative results.
In Adamawa State, a total of 106 contacts are being monitored. 221 out of 1,746 samples tested are positive, giving a positivity rate of 12.6%. Also, 49.3% of confirmed cases are known contacts of previously confirmed cases.
[ 5th  11th Apr 2021, Borno State ]  522 suspected cases of Measles were reported within the week. • Total number of cases line listed as at end of week 14 stands at 3,223. • 48 laboratory confirmed Ig M positives for measles. 6 measles related deaths recorded within the week in MMC  ( 3 ) , Magumeri  ( 2 )  and Konduga  ( 1 )  LGAs. 41 associated deaths were reported from Bayo  ( 1 ) , Magumeri  ( 19 )  and MMC  ( 21 )  LGAs. • Case fatality rate for the state stands at 1.27%. • 14 IDP camps in 7 LGAs affected in the state. • WCO and NCDC Staff arrived to support the Borno team. • Ongoing Data Harmonization on the line list. • Five  ( 5 )  days Measles reactive vaccination campaign scheduled for 24th   28th April 2021, in 7 hot spot LGA for 6months to 9years with a target population of 794,688.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control  ( NCDC )  has continued to work closely with relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies  ( MDAs )  in the fight against the ongoing coronavirus disease  ( COVID 19 )  outbreak in Nigeria.
In Niger, the Arlit and Séguédine FMPs primarily observe movements to and from Algeria and Libya, respectively. Three of the FMPs  ( Dan Issa, Dan Barto and Magaria )  are located along the border between Niger and Nigeria.
(  14/09/2020 )  On Monday, 132 new cases of the pandemic were reported in the country.  (  15/09/2020 ) On Tuesday, 90 new cases of COVID 19 were recorded.  (  16/09/2020 ) On Wednesday, 126 new cases of COVID 19 were reported in the country.
[ 1st Sep 2020,North East Nigeria ]  Although the caregivers of 259 children 6 59 months of age in 21 out of 23 LGAs  ( all except Magumeri and Nganzai )  reported that the children have shown signs of measles within the last 2 weeks. None of the suspected cases were confirmed by the DSNOs as all the sample submitted returns negative. There was no confirmed cases of measles and cholera hence no alerts were registered for them
[ 14th July 2021, Nigeria ]  Those who are still able to farm are confronted with deliberate market controls and disruptions by union elites who want to use their farm produce to score political points. An example was the onion sellers association interdict that prevented sales to the southern part of the country causing an artificial scarcity of the vegetable in the South and wastages, and losses to farmers in the North.
[ 01/07/2020, Maiduguri LGA, Borno State ]  KIs from 12 settlements reported that misinformation  ( at least one rumor )  on COVID 19 was prevalent amongst residents. According to these KIs, COVID 19 cannot infect Africans,  ( 7 ) , COVID 19 cannot survive in the heat  ( 7 ) , and COVID 19 is not real  ( 6 )  are most common.
[  4th May 2021, North East, Nigeria ]  6% of the GBV incidents where survivors sought help occurred in the context of sexual slavery to those who were either kidnaped or abducted. Many women and girls abducted or kidnapped were subjected to multiple violence including forced marriage, Rape, physical and emotional with some being impregnated and exposed to sexual transmitted diseases by their captors. Many of these women and girls are also noted to have suffered from other illness and malnutrition
[ 28thDec2020,Nigeria ] Also, with about 43.6 per cent of Nigeria's estimated population of over 150 million between the ages of 0 14, no fewer than 30 million Nigerians could be affected. This is inclusive of over 13 million Nigeria's out of school children, the highest in the world.
[ 14th July 2021, Nigeria ]  Visits to various markets show that in all the markets except in Onitsha, Port Harcourt and Calabar Municipal markets, the cost of making a pot of Jollof rice increased. The decline in the three states was as a result of slight drops in the cost of beef, onions and tomatoes, and could be a result of a glut of those products following the food blockade in March which pushed up the prices of some Jollof Index components in the previous quarter.
The existing needs for Shelter and NFIs have heightened, surpassing the humanitarian capacity to respond. This is due to COVID 19 related movement restriction that has affected timely delivery of consignments into the country. Most of the procurement processes have therefore been delayed. To fill in this gap, the sector is releasing its prepositioned shelter stockpiles to respond to the most recently highly affected camps in Maiduguri Metropolis, Jere, Konduga and Kaga.
The impacts which include reduced income and loss of livelihoods due to inter state travel ban as well as an increase of prices for basic necessities such as food and firewood. Cases of domestic violence and children begging and hawking as schools have been closed are on the rise.  [ impacts of covid 19 containment measures ]
The health sector is encouraging CCCM partners to continue with support in screening at designated entry points to the camps, identification of suspected COVID 19 cases and to report through the existing government structures  ( the Rapid Response Teams )  for immediate action.
In June, 756 Protection Monitoring visits reached 52,764 individuals  ( Male; 30,208, Women; 5,255, Boys; 3,991 and Girls; 4,619 )  in the BAY States  ( Borno State: 45,214, Adamawa State: 3,311, and Yobe State: 4,299 ) . A total of 1,957 key informant interviews  ( KII )  were conducted in Bama, Ngala, Monguno, and MMC among IDPs, returnees and host community members. Eight  ( 8 )  focus group discussions  ( FGD )  were held to deepen the understanding of the experience of the affected population over the key concerns raised during the KIIs, in the context of COVID 19.
Despite the closure of borders to contain the spread of the pandemic, 4,081 individuals crossing the border were screened and recorded at official and unofficial entry points of which: Damasak 2,892, Gamboru Ngala 710, Pulka 111, and Banki 362. By nationalities, 3,953 were Nigerians, 72 Cameroonians, 53 Nigeriens, and 3 Chadians. Family visits, job opportunity, and seasonal movements were the major push factors recorded for the movements.
Between Sunday and Saturday  ( September 27 to October 3 ) , 2,142 new cases were reported in the country, which is a 103 per cent increase from the 1,053 cases recorded in the previous week, the 40th week of the pandemic in Nigeria.
[  27 July   2 August 2020, Borno,Adamawa  ] A total of 1,030 movements were recorded, comprising 680 arrivals and 350 departures, between 27 July and 2 August 2020. Arrivals were recorded at locations in Askira/Uba, Bama, Gubio, Gwoza, Mobbar, Monguno and Ngala Local Government Areas  ( LGAs )  of the most affected Nigerian State of Borno. Arrivals were also recorded in Girei, Gombi, Hong, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Mayo Belwa, Michika, Mubi South, Numan, Song, and Yola South LGAs of the state of Adamawa. Departures were recorded in Askira/Uba, Dikwa and Kala/Balge LGAs of Borno; Fufore, Gombi, Guyuk, Lamurde, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Song and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa.
[  27 July   2 August 2020, Borno, Adamawa  ]  ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: voluntary relocation  ( 41.7% ) , poor living conditions  ( 26.4% ) , improved security  ( 19.2% ) , conflict/attack  ( 12.2% )  and lack of food  ( 0.4% ) .
In Borno State, the mobile court sittings in Gubio and Bakassi IDP Camps were exceptionally allowed to hold hearings twice a week in adherence to COVID 19 prevention measures. 31 cases have been registered at the two courts. Group legal counselling and awareness reached 115 individuals  ( Men:45, Women:70 )  in Borno State.
A total of 269 awareness sessions and sensitizations reached 17,472 individuals in the BAY States  ( Men – 6,661; Women – 9,243; Boys   696; Girls   869 )  with protection based messaging on COVID 19. Of this number, 75 % were in Borno State, 19 % in Adamawa State and 7 % in Yobe State. Thematic areas covered included Human rights, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and the referral pathway. Information on the Prevention and Response to COVID 19 have been mainstreamed into daily protection awareness sessions.
In Borno State, 26 locations in 21 LGAs are under surveillance. Screening of passengers at all PoE locations in BAY states is ongoing.
In Borno State, training of PUI healthcare workers and Primary Healthcare staff from State Ministry of Health organized by SMoH in collaboration with Premiere Urgence Internationale was conducted. In Yobe State, additional PPEs were distributed at State Specialist hospital to scale up IPC Measures, and decontamination and fumigation of newly confirmed household in Bada LGA was carried out. In Adamawa State, Routine decontamination of treatment centre is ongoing.
22,530 caregivers were reached with COVID 19 messaging by UNICEF in 20 LGAs; while CGPP volunteers also reached 20,856 caregivers during the week across 9 focal LGAs in Borno State, and 226 VCMs received refresher training on COVID 19 facts, addressing rumours and preventive measures.
As at 11th July 2020, a total of 758 confirmed cases have been recorded including 50 deaths, 131 active cases and 577 recoveries in the three states.
In Borno State, Maiduguri LGA has 75.6% of total confirmed cases while Jere LGA has 16.9% . A total of 83 contacts are being closely monitored. In Yobe State, monitoring of 52 contacts in high burden LGAs was conducted. Community case search is ongoing in Gwoza, Biu, Maiduguri and Jere LGAs of Borno State, in all high burden LGAs in Yobe State as well as in Adamawa State.
A total of 36 cases are on admission in various isolation centres in Borno State and patients in self isolation are asymptomatic and stable, whereas 13 patients are currently on admission in Adamawa State. All except one patient are in stable condition. In Yobe State, all 3 active cases are in stable condition.
Moreover, heavy rainfalls and floods are affecting road access, as well as refugees' and internally displaced persons'  ( IDPs )  hosting areas, especially in the Sahel and in Nigeria. In the latter, heavy rains on 2 August destroyed more than 2,500 shelters in an IDP camp, affecting an estimated 1,880 households.
The Food and Agriculture Organization  ( FAO )  and WFP have released an early warning analysis of acute food insecurity hotspots, showing that people in some 25 countries are set to face devasting levels of hunger in coming months due to the fallout from the COVID 19 pandemic, with the greatest concentration of needs being in Africa. From the RBD region, the hotspot countries include CAR, Central Sahel  ( Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger ) , Cameroon, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone.
As a result of COVID 19, by the end of 2020, 12.9 million people are estimated to be food insecure in the three countries, the equivalent of 22 percent of the 57.6 million people expected to be food insecure in RBD region.
To contribute to strengthening data collection to help Governments and partners make informed decisions, WFP has stepped up remote monitoring of prices, markets and food security, to inform responses real time. Mobile vulnerability assessment mapping  ( mVAM )  activities have expanded to 13 countries. In the first seven pilot countries  ( Burkina Faso, Cameroon, CAR, Mali, Niger and Nigeria ) , the first phase has been completed, while the second phase has started and is expected to last until the end of the year. In the six remaining countries  ( Sierra Leone, Cote d'Ivoire, Benin, Mauritania Liberia, and Guinea ) , the first phase is ongoing.
As at 4 th July 2020, a total of 678 confirmed cases have been recorded including 47 deaths, 94 active cases and 537 recoveries in the three states.
As at 1 st August 2020, a total of 844 confirmed cases have been recorded including 52 deaths, 84 active cases and 708 recoveries in the three states.
Collaborative training between IPC and MHPSS Pillar was conducted in Borno State.
Yobe State Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory in the State Specialist Hospital has commenced COVID 19 testing. • Cumulative Positivity rate is 8.3% in Borno State and Test per million of population is 1,119 while case per million Population is 92. • A total of 7,751 COVID 19 test has been conducted in Borno State, initial test stands at 7,426 while follow up test Stands at 326. In Adamawa State, 1,378 samples have been tested, 10 were inconclusive while 72 results are pending. In Yobe State, 313 samples have been tested with 67 positive results and 203 negative results.
A total of 2 cases are on admission in various isolation centres in Borno State. They are all in stable condition and those in self isolation are asymptomatic and stable. • In Yobe State, the 5 active cases are in stable condition. • In Adamawa State, 9 fatalities associated with COVID 19 have been reported since inception of the outbreak. CFR=5.4%
Over 20,900 caregivers were reached with COVID 19 messaging during the week by CGPP volunteers across 9 focal LGAs in Borno State. 232 VCMs received refresher training on COVID 19 facts, addressing rumours and preventive measures. • In Yobe State, house to house community sensitization by VCMs and WHO HTR teams was conducted.
[ 07/10/2020, Nigeria ]  With the nationwide reopening of schools at all levels, the last hurdle to the return of life to the pre COVID 19 period seems to have been lifted. Places of religious worship have been opened before now, while most places of government work and businesses have either been fully or almost fully opened weeks ago.
In Borno State, MMC has 75.1% of total confirmed cases while Jere LGA has 16.6% • A total of 88 contacts are being closely monitored in Borno State and 595 Households with 1,939 persons were reached. • In Yobe State, monitoring of 45 contacts in high burden LGAs was conducted. • In Adamawa State, a total of 116 contacts are being monitored. 164 out of 1,306 samples tested are positive, giving a positivity rate of 12.6%. Also, 38.4% of confirmed cases are known contacts of previously confirmed cases. • 16.5% of confirmed cases in Adamawa State are health workers. • Family of a new case from Shelleng LGA in Adamawa State are resisting coming to the treatment centre. • Community case search is ongoing in all locations reporting cases in Borno State, in all high burden LGAs in Yobe State as well as in Adamawa State.
Authorities continue to decry escalating spread and community transmission of the virus, prompting review and suspension of measures to further ease restrictions
Humanitarians partners are supporting Borno, Adamawa and Yobe  ( BAY )  State Governments in establishing and running additional isolation centres. Aid agencies have adapted ongoing humanitarian activities across the BAY states including setting up hand washing stations, building quarantine shelters, and introducing physical distancing measures during aid distributions
[ 28th May 2021, Nigeria ] The conflict has displaced more than2.5 million people in Nigeria. According to the Christian Aid Emergency Humanitarian Relief Fund, Benue alone has more than 50,000 IDPs from attacks, which have led to the loss of almost 1,000 lives.
Cumulative Positivity rate is 8.1% in Borno State and Test per million of population is 1,372 while case per million Population is 111. A total of 9,722 COVID 19 test has been conducted in Borno State, initial test stands at 9,405 while follow up test Stands at 327. In Adamawa State, 1,629 samples have been tested, 89 results are pending, and 2 are indeterminate. In Yobe State, 490 samples have been tested with 67 positive results and 338 negative results.
In Borno State, a total of 7,684 individuals were screened and 3,435 surveillance cards were distributed at PoEs and car parks. 952 persons were screened at Njimtilo Point of Entry. In Adamawa, 120 passengers were screened at international borders.
In Borno State, MMC has 74.8% of total confirmed cases while Jere LGA has 17.5%. A total of 219 contacts are being closely monitored in Borno State and 1,857 Households with 11,442 persons were reached. In Yobe State, case fatality rate amongst confirmed cases is 11.9% and positivity rate of 13.7% of the 490 samples tested. Case to contact ratio is 1:10 and percentage of LGAs that reported at least one confirmed case in the state is 76.1%. The percentage of confirmed cases amongst healthcare workers is 20%. In Adamawa State, a total of 17 contacts are being monitored. 217 out of 1,633 samples tested are positive, giving a positivity rate of 13.3%. Also, 48.4% of confirmed cases are known contacts of previously confirmed cases. 14.3% of confirmed cases in Adamawa State are health workers.
[ 28th May 2021, Nigeria ] Speaking by phone, Funke Oladipo, director of the women's development department for the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, admitted that the absence of SARC services in most states and districts acts as a disservice to rape victims, "a situation that is worse for women in IDP camps," she said.
In Borno State, a total of 11,255 individuals were screened at 23 Points of Entries locations.
Over 22, 104 caregivers were sensitized with messages on COVID 19 by UNICEF VCMs in 20 LGAs in Borno State. Messages focus on voluntary sample testing, timely reporting of cases and de stigmatization.
[ 07/10/2020, Nigeria ]  International flight to and from the country is now running at full throttle. Perhaps the only major sector that is yet to begin operation in full is the hospitality sector.
The COVID 19 response is based on eight key response pillars to address prevention, preparedness and response actions. WHO and Health Sector Partners are supporting the government led COVID 19 response also in collaboration with WASH, CCCM, Shelter and all other sectors for a coordinated response including the construction of quarantines and isolation centres, social distancing mechanisms, early warning and alert systems for the timely containment of transmission and facilitate joint inter sectoral interventions
Health partners are working on ramping up a community based surveillance system using syndromic approaches for case detection and tracing in all accessible areas. The presence and rapid deployment of an outbreak rapid response teams is ongoing to ensure their presence in camps and hosting communities for investigation of alerts and referrals of suspected cases for diagnostics, potential isolation and case management.
Cumulative Positivity rate is 7.2% in Borno State and Test per million of population is 1,554 while case per million Population is 112. • A total of 10,629 COVID 19 test has been conducted in Borno State, initial test stands at 10,301 while follow up test Stands at 328. In Adamawa State, 1,826 samples have been tested, 17 results are pending, and 1 is inconclusive. • In week 37 in Yobe State, 61 additional samples were collected for testing in the Yobe Molecular Laboratory. 34 samples are pending
In Yobe State, case fatality rate amongst confirmed cases is 11.1% and positivity rate of 10.1% of the 710 samples tested. Case to contact ratio is 1:10 and percentage of LGAs that reported at least one confirmed case in the state is 76.1%. The percentage of confirmed cases amongst healthcare workers is 19.4% and the positivity rate for week 37 is 8% while the positivity rate for the preceding week was 0%. 25 contacts of newly confirmed cases were line listed.
As of 13th September 2020, a total of 1,043 confirmed cases have been recorded including 59 deaths, 42 active cases and 942 recoveries in the three states.
[ 08/10/2020, Nigeria ]  However, the intensity of unemployment is one of the major issues affecting the economy. And this goes without saying, that it has been the bedrock and foundation of social vice in the country. The rate of unemployment has increased in the last few years, coupled with the outbreak of the pandemic.
[ 08/10/2020, Nigeria ]  The lack of infrastructural facilities and utilities to aid stability, security, sustainability and high living standard is major factor leading to unemployment
[ 08/10/2020, Nigeria ]  Our educational system lacks high quality compared to other institutions. Most employers believe that graduates are unemployable since the educational programmes provide theories and lack practical use of knowledge. There is also the lack of sustainable entrepreneurial training which aids business stability and development.
[ 08/10/2020, Nigeria ]  Sadly, the pandemic has also resulted in job loss for many; the reason given by employers is “coronavirus'.Even before the emergence of COVID 19, Nigeria's unemployment rate was sky high at 23 per cent while underemployment stood at 16 per cent, according to a 2018 report by the National Bureau of Statistics  ( NBS ) .
Also a total of 532,765 samples have been collected for testing since the pandemic broke out in February. A total of 30,220 samples were collected for testing last week, as against the 30,354 tested the previous week.
[  27 July   2 August 2020, Borno,Adamawa  ]  Mobbar: 88 arrivals were recorded in Mobbar LGA of Borno state. All 88 arrivals were from Diffa region in Niger Republic. All movements recorded were voluntary. Guyuk: 76 departures were recorded in Guyuk LGA of Adamawa state. The departures included 39 from Numan LGA, 23 from Guyuk LGA and 14 from Lamurde LGA of Adamawa state. All of the movements were due to poor living conditions.
Religious leaders are actively engaged in the COVID 19 response: The Emir in Zamfara state is helping to resolve rumours, stigma and non compliance of risk mitigation measures for COVID 19. In Kebbi state, orientation of religious leaders, tracking and addressing of rumours and the sensitization of communities is ongoing. Mosque announcements during Friday prayers continued in six central mosques in six LGAs.
UNICEF Kano Filed Office supported the State Ministry of Health in building the capacity of 300 Civil Society Organisations and media organizations on COVID 19 with support from DFID. An engagement between the Kano State RCCE pillar and the Kano State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency to promote joint planning and synergy was facilitated by UNICEF.
UNICEF Akure office worked with the Emergency Operations Centre  ( EOC )  and risk communication pillar to conduct trainings for health educators and Community Mobilization Officers in Ondo and Ogun States. Additionally, media personnel were also trained on symptoms, prevention and objective reporting on COVID 19.
A ‘COVID 19 Talk' radio talk show was aired for a reporting period with the stations providing 270 minutes of free airtime in Enugu State. The key issue covered by the programmes during the week is fear and stigma. In Akure, 21 radio stations aired jingles on COVID 19 free of cost.
As of 8 June, there are 12,801 reported cases of COVID 19 in Nigeria. Over 79,984 people have been tested with 35 states and the Federal capital Territory  ( FCT )  having reported at least one confirmed case. Within the reporting week, states that reported the highest number of cases were Lagos, Kano, Federal Capital Territory, Katsina, Borno and Jigawa. Of the total admitted, 4,040 cases have been discharged and there have been 361 deaths recorded.
All airports remain closed to domestic and international travel, except for emergency flights. The Presidential Task Force  ( PTF )  is considering plans to reopen airports for domestic flights by 21 June if proper protocols are put in place by the aviation industry. The government have also banned gatherings of more than 20 people outside of a workplace. In addition, the relaxation of restrictions on places of worship was announced. This will be based on guidelines issued by the PTF and State governments.
The public information vans broadcasting COVID 19 information in selected communities and neighbourhoods reached 98,000 community members  ( 48,290 women and 49,710 men )  respectively. 1,691 religious leaders were sensitized on COVID 19 and with easing of lockdown, 5,907 children were reached in 85 Tsangaya schools and announcements were made during prayers at 361 mosques and churches.
[ 1st January 2021, North East, Nigeria ] When asked if they were aware of COVID 19, 94.44 per cent affirmed, while 538  ( 5.56% )  of the respondents said they were not aware. The negative responses here is mostly due to dissent bias as all the camp residents are targeted in daily COVID 19 sensitization and awareness sessions in the camps.
[ 28th May 2021, Nigeria ] The cases that did make it to court were often pulled by victims after threats from their abusers or coercion from family members, said Bridget Edok we, a lawyer and member of the International Federation of Women Lawyers in Nigeria  ( FIDA ) . "So you can only imagine that the situation is worse for the IDPs living with their rapists." With no access to justice or protection, it is hard to imagine that victims in the camps will receive any respite soon.
The Federal Government has called for caution as some state governments announce reopening of schools, saying that COVID 19 remains potent and very dangerous.
CCCM partners are also working in collaboration with health partners and other stakeholders to address issues around surveillance and border monitoring. The porous nature of IDP camps, especially informal sites with no perimeter walls or demarcated entry and exit points, remains a major challenge for effective implementation of COVID 19 prevention measures.
Recent data from the World Health Organization  ( WHO )  had cautioned governments on ensuring full safety protocols before reopening schools, warning that 43 per cent of schools around the world lacked access to basic handwashing with soap and water in 2019 – a key condition for schools to be able to operate safely in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic.
( 03/07/2020 )  The Ogun State government has extended the lockdown restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic for another two weeks. In his address of Friday, Governor Dapo Abiodun said the five working days in the week are still open for business with only Saturday and Sunday as lockdown days.
( 03/07/2020 ) Also, commercial activities are not permitted on weekends while churches and mosques activities will remain closed.
( 03/07/2020 ) He said there will be “observation of dusk to dawn curfew as directed by the Presidential Task Force  ( PTF )  i.e. between 10.00 pm and 4.00 am daily.'
[ 1st Aug 2020, Nigeria ] The abundant rainfall in July and August boosted natural pasture conditions and contributed to replenish surface water, improving livestock body conditions and enhancing their market values. The animal health situation is generally stable, with only small seasonal outbreaks of epizootic diseases, including Trypanosomiasis in northern parts of the country. However, in the northern parts of the country, pastoralist production systems are still affected by armed and community conflicts, theft and banditry. As a result, a higher concentration of animals is expected in the areas less affected by insecurity, with a consequent rapid degradation of fodder and water resources.
( 03/07/2020 )  Gyms, event centres, cinemas, arcades, bars, casinos, nightclubs, swimming pools, barber shops, spas, beauty Salons, and all public parks, including those in private residential estates, are still not allowed to operate.
[ 11th June 2021, Yobe state ] Household Member Has Fallen Sick for the Past Two Weeks in Current Location: Some 63% reported that no member of their family fall sick since past two weeks from the time of arrival to their current location while 37% indicated atleast a member of their family has fallen sick.
[ 08/10/2020, Nigeria ]  So far, we have had over 56,000 cases  ( as at the time of writing this )  according to the National Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, and the Presidential Task Force on the virus led by Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, and a little above over 1,000 deaths resulting from COVID 19 complications.
[ 08/10/2020, Nigeria ]  That Nigeria is facing a horde of challenges at the moment is not an exaggeration. From insecurity to hunger, decaying infrastructure to unemployment, the statistics are worrisome. Of these threats, the biggest perhaps, is the imminent food crisis stalking the land and made worse in the past couple of months by the global coronavirus pandemic.
[ 08/10/2020, Nigeria ] Evidently, one of the ills of the COVID 19 induced lockdown was the restriction on human movement which negatively impacted agricultural production in the country in addition to vehicular movement which led to the spoilage of perishable agricultural products mainly produced in the rural areas where agriculture is the mainstay of the people.
[ 11th June 2021, Yobe state ] Type of Sickness by Household Member Who Fall Sick Since Displacement: Predominant  ( 51% )  respondents reported that altleast a member of their family has fallen sick with fever/malaria since their displacement while 17% and 10% indicated diarrheal diseases and injury from the conflict respectively. Cardiovascular disease/Hypertension  ( 7% ) , Acute Respiratory  ( 6% ) , and Sexual and Reproductive Health Problems  ( 5% )  were also indicated by the respondents.
[ 24th Dec 2020,Nigeria ] The news came as cases surge in Nigeria and South Africa. In the past week, Nigeria reported a 52 percent increase in cases and South Africa a 40 percent increase, John Nkengasong, the head of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  ( Africa CDC ) , said.
[ 11th June 2021, Yobe state ] Reason for Not Accessing Market/Shops by Households Some 63% of the respondents who cannot access local markets attributed their reason to lack of money/resources while 25% indicated that prices are higher in their current location than in Geidam and kanama. Atleast 9% reported that the items they want to buy are not available in the markets/shops.
[ 11th June 2021, Yobe state ] Time of Travel to Access Market/Shops : 10 20 minutes is the predominant time used by 42% respondents to travel to access markets/shops. Some 26% can access markets/shops in 30 60 minutes travel while 25% reported below 10 minutes. Atleast 7% can travel for over one hour.
[ 27/09/2020  03/10/2020, Nigeria ]  On 4 October, Nigeria recorded the lowest number of daily infections in seven months and also reported the lowest fatality rate in five months. However, the total number of confirmed cases doubled between 27 September and 3 October  ( 2,142 cases )  compared to the 1,053 new cases recorded during the previous week. Numbers risk increasing in coming weeks as the Government has announced that federal government schools will reopen on 12 October
[ 07/10/2020, BAY states ] There are currently 23 active cases in Adamawa State for 248 confirmed cases, four active cases in Borno State for 745 confirmed cases, and 6 active cases in Yobe State for 76 confirmed cases in total since the beginning of the pandemic.
[ 01/10/2020, Borno ]  Borno State did not confirm any new cases during the whole of September, but four new cases were already confirmed since the beginning of October.
[ 06/10/2020, Nigeria ]  As of 6 October, out of 538,815 samples tested, 59,465 cases were confirmed throughout the country, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control  ( NCDC ) . These include 7,401 active cases, 50,951 discharged patients and 1,113 fatalities
[ 07/10/2020, BAY states ]  The impact of the pandemic and of restrictions enforced to curtail the spread of the virus in the BAY states, especially in overcrowded areas such as congested IDP camps and host communities, are exacerbating vulnerabilities. Aid actors have raised concerns over rising food insecurity, malnutrition and protection risks. Urgent assistance is required and adequate resources will be essential in coming months to cushion the impact of the pandemic on the 10.6 million people in need of humanitarian assistance.
[ 02/07/2020,Nigeria ]  Compounding this crisis, by July 2, 2020, Nigeria reported 26,484 cases and 603 deaths a dramatic growth in cases over the month of June. While men make up 68% of the cases, women are bearing a higher burden of mobility restrictions, economic loss, and restricted access to services.
As of Tuesday, Nigeria has recorded 84,811 cases of the virus, of which 71,357 have been successfully treated and discharged.
[ 1st 15thDec 2020, Borno and Adamawa state ] 87% of latrines in Borno are functional while 13% are damaged
[ 02/07/2020,Nigeria ]  Health workers are afraid to serve IDPs. Both men and women reported that accessing health services at the clinic is difficult because health workers are afraid the IDP population may infect them with the virus. More than 40% of Nigerian health infrastructure is damaged due to the conflict, severely limiting health access
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control  ( NCDC )  has explained why it cannot state that positive cases of COVID 19 are declining. It stated revealed low cases reported in the past weeks cannot be interpreted to mean decline in infection rate because nine states are performing below expectations on testing and sample collection. The States are: Taraba, Adamawa, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, Kebbi, Zamfara, Jigawa and Yobe. The NCDC however stated only three states – Lagos, FCT, and Abuja  can confidently report decline because they have tested the highest number of samples so far.
The spread of COVID 19 in Nigeria imposes multiple challenges for WFP food assistance operations, including accessing urban populations in need, and restrictions on movement of WFP and cooperating partner staff, transporters and financial service providers.
[ 27th Jan 2021, Nigeria ]  The Nigerian government has charged civil servants on grade level 12 and below to work from home, amid the spike in COVID 19 cases.
UNICEF is supporting the development and dissemination of community level reporting tools. While also working closely with State EOCs to support health facilities to conduct outreaches in high burden areas. UNICEF supported:  an in dept analysis of healthcare workers infection in Bauchi state. state/LGA level IPC training in Osun state – 290 trained  ( PHC OIC, medical personnel at tertiary, secondary, and private health facilities, ambulance drivers, burial teams and morticians )  from 27 30 May 2020.
In Kano state, UNICEF is supporting the on going pilot of community based sample collection and testing process in Kano Municipal Council LGA. Technical support was provided for the quantification of IPC commodities in five high priority PHCs and development of a new patient flow chart and identification of triage station in Kano.
UNICEF support to the COVID 19 health response continues under the different functional areas lead by the Presidential Task Force. In the Epidemiology and Surveillance pillar, UNICEF, along with partners, is supporting communitybased surveillance for COVID 19 to improve active case finding and sample collection; strengthening data management across all levels by implementing Data Quality Improvement Plan, and conducting routine data validation at state and LGA levels, to improve on quality.
UNICEF continues to support the Testing and Laboratory pillar of the PTF. 29 molecular labs are currently operational in the country. A two day training plan has been developed for the roll out of GeneXpert training. Community case finding has been rolled out across states with 240 samples  ( with 24 positives )  picked up in Abia in one day of the exercise. UNICEF is also supporting the training of community volunteers, community informants and health care workers across all LGAs on case finding, investigation, contact tracing, isolation and reporting.
In Bauchi state, the reference laboratory was activated this week, with UNICEF actively supporting the preparatory activities, training and inspection of the facility by NCDC. In Ondo state, UNICEF supported the training of 40 DSNOs and 82 community volunteers on active surveillance, case definition, referral and contact tracing to support detection and referrals of COVID 19 cases in the State. In Lagos, UNICEF is working closely with the IPC pillar of the State EOC to support the private sector and airlines with IPC training as the Country restarts the economy gradually.
[ 31st July 2021, Northeas Nigeria ] Main season farming activities are underway across the country, with households engaging in land preparation, planting, and weeding in the north with the green harvest ongoing in southern areas. Rainfall between March and July has been below average across much of the country. The season's activities remain significantly below average levels given the high cost of farming inputs, including fertilizers and improved seeds exacerbated by persisting insecurity. The high levels of conflict also drive lower than average household income from agricultural labor due to high labor supply.
“The call for greater vigilance is underscored by the fact that our economy has been seriously affected by the pandemic and we are pushing through with home grown economic recovery strategies to cushion the economic impact of the pandemic,' he said.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control  ( NCDC )  disclosed this in its latest update on Monday night. According to the agency, the new cases were recorded in Lagos, the FCT and nine other states. While Lagos reported 39 cases, the FCT recorded 15 fresh infections respectively. Others include Enugu – 51, Gombe – 40, Plateau – 23, Rivers – 12, Kaduna –8, Ondo – 3, Bauchi – 2, Edo and Ogun each reporting 1 case.
Ihekweazu, the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control  ( NCDC ) , Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu briefed reporters earlier today in the nation's capital, said the Federal Government observed a decline of 36 per cent in the infections recorded in August compared to those reported in July.
On a positive note, the country has been able to manage 48,674 cases effectively since the initial outbreak of the virus on February 27. Unfortunately, over 1,000 persons have died from the virus.
[ 02/07/2020, North East Nigeria ]  Child marriage and child abuse are increasing. COVID 19 has increased the risk of teenage pregnancy, with girls out of school and with lower access to health services. This will likely prevent many girls from returning to school as Sierra Leone's the Ebola outbreak showed. In Northeast Nigeria there is a heightened risk for girls from lower income families to early and forced child marriage as their families look towards reducing the number of mouths to feed in their homes.
The coronavirus pandemic has had a more negative impact on women in Nigeria, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Pauline Tallen, said on Monday.
During the period 12   18 September 2020, 199 movements were observed at Fifteen Points of Entries in Adamawa and Borno states. Of the total movements recorded, 34 were incoming from Extreme Nord and 3 from Nord in Cameroon.
[ 02/07/2020,BAY states ]  Earing income is a challenge. The Northeast states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe are likely to experience double economic damage because of the ongoing humanitarian conflict and COVID 19. Women and girls in cooperative societies and women friendly spaces who received training from humanitarian organisations and were engaged in income earning activities report that they are no longer able to sell due to government restrictions aimed to reduce the spread of COVID 19.
President Muhammadu Buhari has noted that the outbreak of COVID 19 pandemic had threatened to derail the progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals  ( SDG ) .