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Sadly, reality has dawned upon us. The first case of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Nigeria by the Federal Ministry of Health.

The confirmation was made by Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Nigeria’s Health Minister in a statement issued in the early hours of today, Friday, February 28, 2020.

So, should you be worried? Should you not? We should be concerned and not panic about this recent development. Arming ourselves with the right dosage of knowledge, learning about symptoms and prevention of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), would be a great way to start and a perfect way to allay our fears.

The information you will grab from this post is not only for you. It is also for everyone connected to you, whether they are online or offline.

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The Federal Ministry of Health has confirmed a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) case in Lagos State, Nigeria. The case, which was confirmed on the 27th of February 2020, is the first case to be reported in Nigeria since the beginning of the outbreak in China in January 2020.

The case is an Italian citizen who works in Nigeria and returned from Milan, Italy to Lagos, Nigeria on the 25th of February 2020. He was confirmed by the Virology Laboratory of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, part of the Laboratory Network of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. The patient is clinically stable, with no serious symptoms, and is being managed at the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba, Lagos.

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. The multi-sectoral Coronavirus Preparedness Group led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) 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.

I wish to assure all Nigerians that we have been beefing up our preparedness capabilities since the first confirmation of cases in China, and we will use all the resources made available by the government to respond to this case.

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 illnesses. All Nigerians should take care of their health and maintain hand and respiratory hygiene to protect themselves and others, including their own families, following the precautions below:

Regularly and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water, and use alcohol-based hand sanitiser.
Maintain at least 1 & half metres (5 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
Persons with persistent cough or sneezing should stay home or keep a social distance, but not mix in-crowd.
Make sure you and people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene, meaning cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or into your sleeve at the bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
Stay home if you feel unwell with symptoms like fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. Please call NCDC toll free number which is available day and night, for guidance- 0800-970000-10. Do not engage in self-medication.
Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19 through official channels on TV and Radio, including the Lagos State Ministry of Health, NCDC and Federal Ministry of Health.

Citizens must not abuse social media and indulge in spreading misinformation that causes fear and panic. The Federal Ministry of Health, through Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, will continue to provide updates and will initiate all measures required to prevent the spread of any outbreak in Nigeria.

Dr. Osagie Ehanire
Hon. Minister of Health

This is no time to panic, but a time to learn, watch and perhaps, pray. Now that you know, will home training allow you to share this post?

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We're soooo dead.

Dollywood:
We're soooo dead.

But they just said don't panic.


Mafo. We go dey alright

Covid19 is just a flu with fatality rate of 2% don't panic

Mods please anything to better arm Nigerians on how to face this impending disaster problem should hit FP ASAP. I beg una push this one fast.

OP good job!


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Dominique

Ebola is child's play to covid 19 with no measurable treatment yet

tsephanyah:
Covid19 is just a flu with fatality rate of 2% don't panic

Have you seen the current death count ...... 2% indeed

It has happened