Coronavirus : First case confirmed in lagos. And ways to take precautions.
opera.comFeb 28, 2020 2:36 AM

Lagos state ministry of health has confirmed its first covid-19 case.

The first case if Coronavirus has been reported on the 27th of February as the first of it's kind in nigeria since the inception in china on January 2020.

The patient was said to be an italian citizen to came into Nigeria from Milan on the 25th of February and took kill on the 26th.

After all test taken, he was tested positive for COVID-19.

The patient is said to be presently clinically stable with no serious symptoms.

The Lagos state government is said to be strengthening measures of ensure that any coronavirus case is controlled and contained quickly to avoid an outbreak.

THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE MET TO PROTECT ONESELF AND FAMILY:

1. Always wash your hand regularly and thoroughly with soap and water. You should also always have a hand sanitizer

2. Maintain a healthy distance (at least 5 feet) between yourself and anybody coughing or sneezing.

3. If you find yourself coughing and sneezing, please stay indoors and do not socialize

4. Sneeze into your sleeve or bent elbow instead of your palms

5. Always stay informed and be safe.

Source:- https://043nobs.com.ng/2020/02/28/coronavirus-first-case-confirmed-in-lagos/