Many of us might get Coronavirus and very good number of us are going to be fine without any needing medical intervention or medication.
For this reason we need to protect those of us who are at risk of developing complications and possibly death, we don't know ourselves. The following are steps to take to prevent and limit the spread of Coronavirus


1) Self isolate yourself: if you are from a high risk country or state, isolate yourself for a minimum of 14 DAYS.

If you aren't but you have started experiencing the symptoms of Coronavirus, isolate yourself for 7 DAYS or until your high temperature and cough have passed. It is advisable to disinfect your surroundings!

If you might have been in contact with a confirmed case, self isolate for a minimum of 14 DAYS

If you are awaiting a test result, self isolate for 14 days

About 80% of those infected would experience nothing more than mild symptoms and get well after 7days.

Stay informed and access credible to guide you when your symptoms have gone from bad to 'I need medical intervention!'




Seek help by the 7th day!


2) Contact tracing: contact those around you or those you have mingled with to self-isolate themselves for 14 DAYS to be certain that they are not infected and cannot spread the infection. Once they start showing symptoms, they should continue self-isolation for another 7 days (please see above)


Some of us are going to be asymptomatic that is we will not show signs and symptoms of the infection but we can spread the infection. Please, lets self-isolate for 14 days


3) Identify the risk factors: The demographics at risks are the aged, the smokers, the asthmatic, people with pre-existing conditions, immunosupressed people like sickle cell carriers and our medical personnel. These people can develop complications and a good number of them in might die if we are not careful. Yes, there are reported cases of healthy, fit and young people who have died. Do not be complacent because you think you are young, fit and healthy.

These people are going to form the majority of those who will need medical intervention. When you think of the medical resources that are needed to get a lot of them better, you will realise that we do not have these resources. Take a closer look at the mortality rate in other developed countries and now compare them with Nigeria with less than 90% of these medical resources. We are going to struggle. The numbers are not good for us but it can be the worst so far, all we need are a handful of irresponsible individuals. Please don't be a Covidiot!

The more the infection spreads, the increase in the number of population that will require medical intervention that WILL get because we don't have enough doctors, nurses, masks, ventilators etc. Also, think of our medical personnel and their families. Nigerian medical personnel do not earn enough to be putting themselves through this hazard.


4) DO NOT CONTACT NCDC or GO TO YOUR HOSPITAL- unless your condition has gone from bad to worse. Please do not request for medical help. The more people that do, the less people who need help get the desired help. You will end up using your selfishness and ignorance to deny others of the necessary attention.

5) Build your immunity: this is the time to eat less rice, bread and sweets. Eat more fruits and vegetables.


Above all, keep to the basic prevention tips and educate everyone around you. It is par of your civic duty!







Because we are Nigerians. Our best bet are still:

1) Soap and water: wash your hands for at least 20secs or sing happy birthday while you are it. Soap is cheap and water can be easily found. Check online on how to wash your hands well.

2) Social distancing: At least 6ft. Do not go out when you don't need to even when social distancing would be practiced. You don't need church or mosque or school. The virus can be in the air for hours and can attach itself to surfaces so you might still get infected even if you are not close to anyone.

3) Don't travel home or entertain social visits of more than one person: sit your fine ass home. If your travelling is not a choice, self isolate when you get to your destination!

4) Mask and Gloves: Avoid using your unwashed hands to touch your personal effects of face. You can change gloves for that. You don't need to go out or bring out your phone, bag etc if you dont need to.


This resource might be of help: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection



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