The First Reported Case of Coronavirus in Lagos
The first case of Coronavirus in Lagos has been reported.
In a series of tweets by the Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the virus was detected in an Italian man who came into Lagos for a visit. He was later admitted to the Lagos Biosecurity Facilities for isolation & testing after he became ill on Wednesday the 26th.
The case has been confirmed by the Virology Laboratory of the Lagos University Teavhing Hospital and the man is being handled by the Disease Hospital in Yaba.
Now that there is a case of coronavirus in Lagos, it is important to protect you and your loved ones with these helpful tips;
Most people who become infected suffer only a mild illness, and they easily recover. But it can be more severe in others, especially the elderly and people with other underlying chronic illness. Again, it’s very important that you do not panic.
Wash your hands with soap and running water as often as you can. You should also use alcohol-based sanitisers.
It’s very important that you do not spread false news on social media so that others do not panic.
Avoid touching your face, nose and mouth with your hands.
Disinfect objects you touch regularly, like your phone and your keyboard.
You definitely should leave some distance between yourself and a sneezing or coughing person, and if you’re sneezing or coughing then you should stay home.
When you cough or sneeze, cover your nose and mouth with a handkerchief, tissue, or the inside of your bent elbow, then dispose of that tissue or handkerchief immediately.
If you are feeling unwell, please stay home.
It is most important that you do not panic, and you do not spread panic in others. Again, most people who get infected only suffer a mild illness and recover easily.
Source: BellaNaija.com
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