The Federal Ministry of Health has just confirmed 10 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria. Of these 10 new cases, 3 are in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, while the remaining 7 are in Lagos state.
This information was made known by a tweet sent out by the official Twitter account of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). According to them, 9 out of the 10 cases have travel history outside Nigeria in the last one week. The 10th case is a close contact of a confirmed case.
There is no cause to panic; all new cases are said to have mild to moderate symptoms. They are also being managed at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital and Infectious Disease Hospital, Lagos.
These are measures to take in order to prevent the virus from spreading. In case you suspect anything odd around you, please call the NCDC toll free number: 0800 9700 0010.
Please wash your hands, practise social distancing and stay safe. Here are other things we recommend:
Here’s another important thing you should see: 8 Easy Ways To Save Yourself And Prevent Coronavirus In Nigeria
Have you washed your hands today?
