Breaking News! First Case of Coronavirus Confirmed in Nigeria - THISDAYLIVE

The Federal Ministry of Health has confirmed a coronavirus disease case in Lagos State, Nigeria.

Noting that the government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Health has been strengthening measures to ensure an outbreak in Nigeria is controlled and contained quickly, it said “the multi-sectoral Coronavirus Preparedness Group led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has immediately activated its national Emergency Operations Centre and will work closely with Lagos State Health authorities to respond to this case and implement firm control measures.

He further said, “We have already started working to identify all the contacts of the patient, since he entered Nigeria. Please be reminded that most people who become infected may experience only mild illness and recover easily, but it can be more severe in others, particularly the elderly and persons with other underlying chronic illness.”

The minister urged all Nigerians to take care of their health and maintain hand and respiratory hygiene to protect themselves and others, including their own families, following the precautions below: 3. Persons with persistent cough or sneezing should stay home or keep a social distance, but not mix in crowd.

Nigerian should their best to prevent this virus

Lord, why Nigeria. Buhari doesn't have the capacity to lead as a leader much more control or prevent the virus from coming here. Now, it's here. Are we finished? 😢😢😢

That's bad, very bad, everyone is now at risk of breathing.

Yawa don gas🙄😆🤗😎

1 person quarantine but how would we get those that was in the flight with him those airport passengers and attendants those working in the hotel he arrived in those he has had contact with within this 2 days after he arrived?

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