How to Prepare for Covid-19

1. Know where to get information

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is the place to go for the most current and authoritative information you can ever get on the virus. Visit their website everyday or follow them on twitter to get updates.

NCDC WebsiteNCDC on TwitterEnugu Metro UpdatesEnugu Business Network on Twitter

2. Know the signs & Symptoms

Know the signs and symptoms and what to do. The three common signs and symptoms that appear after 14 days are (a) fever, (b) cough, and (c) shortness of breath. If you develop any of these symptoms, call the emergency numbers given below.

  • Stay home when you are sick
  • Limit your movement in your neighborhood
  • Limit visitors to your home

3. Protect Yourself and Family

Know the steps to take to prevent illness

  • Stay home when sick
  • handwashing
  • respiratory etiquette
  • clean frequently touched surfaces daily

4. Protect Your Business and School

We’ve created a dozen do’s and don’ts for your office – if you must remain open. Read the stuff here:

12 ways to protect your workers from Covid-19

5. Create a Household Plan

Create an emergency response plan, in case the unexpected happens, and the city is shut down.

  • Consider two-week supply of essential drugs if necessary
  • Consider two-week supply of food
  • Establish ways to communicate with others
  • Establish plans to get your family together, especially those in school

6. Stay up to date on Emergency Info

Know the emergency Numbers to call in your State

NCDC Lines: 0800 970000 10 (toll free),

Enugu State: 117 and 112, and 08182555550

Anambra State: 08030953771, 08145434416, 08117567363, 08058967320.

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