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  • Printivo Launches Personal Protective Products

    Nigeria’s foremost Digital print and design company, Printivo has launched its line of personal protective products targeted at helping to support the resilient fight against the Covid-19 virus. This comes at a time when the country is experiencing a consistent increase in the rate of infected patients, hereby making it expedient that every Organization and individual contribute however they can towards flattening the curve.

    In a bid to ensure the members of the public get the best set of protective equipment during these trying times, Printivo is combining the efforts of its workforce, machines and supply chain to ramp up the production and ensure efficient distribution of these items (which include high-end clinical masks, disposable hazmat coverall suits, and clinical face masks) throughout the country.

    One2Five Campaign

    To further establish its commitment towards this cause, Printivo has also launched the One2Five Campaign, an initiative which allows non-health related frontline workers and services providers (such as traffic wardens, city cleaners, city waste managers, neighbourhood service providers and NGOs) who are unable to take breaks in these trying times to get one free mask for every five face masks sold. This will be made possible whenever a customer of the platform buys up to 5 packs of face masks.

    According to Temitope Ekundayo – Printivo’s Chief Growth Officer, “Our strategy as a company is driven by our mission to provide customized products that our customers and critical front line workers need to get work done and at this very moment, protection products like masks, suits, face shields and more are the exact things they need. No complicated formulas, it’s simple … you buy a pair of 5 packs of face masks and we give a piece to a frontline worker/service provider on your behalf.”

    To order, customers can easily visit https://printivo.com/category/personal-protective-products and pick the personal protective product of their choice, select if they would like it branded with a logo or custom design and complete the order process with payment. Printivo will ship their items to their doorstep anywhere in Nigeria within five to seven working days.

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  • COVID-19 Update: There Are 10 New Cases In Nigeria And Here’s What We Know

    We live in uncertain times and that can be scary. What if we promised you some form of certainty? Every day by 12 noon, we’ll bring you the latest updates on the fight against the Covid-19, both in Nigeria and Africa.

    The weekend sure went by quickly. In one weekend, we got an increase in the number of reported COVID-19 cases in Nigeria. We also got a scandal by the ambassador for the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. It definitely wasn’t boring for such a stay at home weekend.

    Nigerian Update from the past 24 hours:

    As at yesterday, 5/04/2020, these are the number of reported cases in Nigeria.

    The discharge ratio is a source of hope. It means this disease is beatable and that in itself is comforting.

    Worldwide stats:

    The United States has the highest number of reported cases and here’s what that looks like:

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    We sure hope they come out of this stronger and better.

    Today’s misinformation:

    There’s a new kind of virus which is even worse than the COVID-19 – Misinformation virus.

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    It’s sad that in this age of fear and uncertainty, some people are spreading misinformation and inciting panic. The latest wave is that 5G is directly linked to the Coronavirus. This is untrue as there is no correlation whatsoever.

    Here’s some clarification from the Nigerian Communications Commission debunking myths about 5G causing the Coronavirus.

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    Read the full thing here.

    Zikoko’s Pro-tip of the day:

    Try to disconnect from stressors (the internet) for a few hours every day so you can have non-COVID thoughts. This is a good place to start.

    Stay updated:

    Stay updated with the latest and factually correct news on COVID-19 by visiting Coronafacts.africa. If you need a reason to visit, just know that we are endorsed by the Africa Centre for Disease Control. 😎

    By the way,

    We have some of the best explainer videos in various languages like Yoruba, Pidgin, Hausa, Igbo, Esan. Click here to get started.

    Come back tomorrow by 12 pm for more updates and tips on COVID-19. We will beat this!

    Click here for happy thoughts.

    Hassan Yahaya

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  • You Can Now Text The NCDC On Whatsapp And Here’s What You Should Know

    If you have been diligently following the activities of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) then you remember the picture below:

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    On the 19th of March, the NCDC announced a downtime on their Whatsapp channel because they were upgrading the capacity to better inform Nigerians on breaking news as regards Covid-19.

    Presumably, because of the downtime of the Whatsapp channel, the NCDC complained of their toll-free lines being jammed with numerous calls from Nigerians. With a lot of people calling to just test if the line is working. This led to increased anxiety and longer hours at the office for their staff.

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    To reduce some of the load, the NCDC announced that the Whatsapp line is back up and better. So, people are encouraged to direct some of their complaints there before calling the toll-free centres.

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    Also, you can text them for the latest genuine updates about Nigeria’s fight against Coronavirus.

    Some services you can also get from texting the Whatsapp number include:

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    And also, this:

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    So, remember, before you call, ask yourself, can this be sent as a text? That should guide your actions to reduce the burden on the NCDC lines. This is to allow people who urgently need the service to access it.

    While you are here, read how a week in the life of an NCDC call centre agent goes. This is to help us all understand that we must play our role in fighting this disease. Here’s the link again in case you missed it the first time.

    Hassan Yahaya

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  • 8 Email Sign-offs To Use In A Time Of Coronavirus

    Coronavirus is changing a lot of things. From work to travel to worship. I was wondering if some of this change could trickle down to email culture. Especially seeing as social distancing is the new rule.

    Email culture can be is very passive-aggressive. With its innuendos and doublespeak galore. I was inspired by Ufuoma to see if we could try some of these email sign-offs since it now seems somehow to end an email with “warm” regards.


    1) I like the sound of this.

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    Let everyone bear their father’s name.

    2) Social distancing 101.

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    As far away as possible.

    3) Please, let’s be guided.

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    Can’t be too careful on these streets.

    4) Thoughtful.

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    Take care and be safe!

    5) This one triggered me.

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    Because where are you rushing to?

    6) More like sent from my couch.

    Sent from boxers for remote work.

    7) Wake me up when it’s all over.

    But if the world was ending, you’d come over, right?

    8) I agree.

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    2020 can you like…chill?

    How much do you know about Coronavirus and precautions to take? Take this quiz to find out and also, share it with your friends and family!

    Hassan Yahaya

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  • Debunking Myths Around Coronavirus In Nigeria: We Asked An Expert
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    There is so much information out there as regards the Coronavirus in Nigeria that it has become hard to separate truth from fiction.

    Misinformation is just as deadly as the virus itself so it’s important we get the facts right.

    In the name of promoting healthy practices and all-round baby boy and girl living, we the people of Zikoko spoke to a health care practitioner. This is to help us clarify some of the myths about Coronavirus in Nigeria and put us at ease.

    1) Black people can’t get the virus.

    With the latest reports coming out of African countries about new cases, everyone is at risk of getting infected. There is currently no proof to show that racial difference protects you against being infected.

    2) Saltwater can kill viruses.

    Unless you are an ordained priest of the church fighting vampires, you have no business with saltwater. Soap, water, and hand sanitizer are the three musketeers that can fight this infection.

    3) Heat not only kills workplace productivity, but it also takes along Covid-19 with it?

    The temperature required to kill the virus is so high that it’s not practical for everyday use. It would probably kill other unintended things so it’s better to just stick to plain old hand-washing. Soap and clean water are your best friends.

    4) After “God forbid”, will a face mask also protect me?

    Yes. Only certain types used by healthcare workers have the capacity to protect you. However, surgical masks currently used by the general public don’t have that capacity. Although, it is advisable for infected people to wear surgical masks to reduce the risk of infecting others.

    5) The virus is a propaganda by the West.

    The Coronavirus is very real and is not a hoax by any Government to incite fear. It is a worldwide emergency, so please take the necessary precautions during this period.

    6) My two capsules of antibiotics can protect me from miss Rona.

    This is a viral infection so antibiotics don’t have any effect. What you can do is try to eat healthily, get enough sleep, and generally do activities that improve good health I.e staying hydrated.

    Remember to take these preventive measures:

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    While we wait for more updates, we thought of innovative ways to greet your friends outside of hugging and handshaking. Find out about that here.

    Hassan Yahaya

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  • There’s A New Case Of Covid-19 In Lagos And Here’s What You Should Know

    The world has been battling the Covid-19 virus for a while now. In Nigeria, we have had fewer cases compared to other places. There has been a superb response from the Lagos State Ministry of Health and the Nigerian Center For Disease Control in managing the pandemic.

    The Lagos State Ministry of Health reported earlier today that a new case of the Covid-19 has been discovered making this the third case in Nigeria.

    Here’s what you should know:

    1) This is a totally new case independent of the previously infected people.

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    2) The infected person recently got back from the U.K and took some measures.

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    3) No need to panic. The patient is receiving care and being monitored at Mainland General Hospital.

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    The Government has also advised that people who recently got back from the BA 75 flight on the 13th of March should isolate themselves.

    So, while we await updates, let’s all remember to take the necessary precautions:

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    Remember not to panic. Also, share the precautions to take with your loved ones.

    Hassan Yahaya

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