Coronavirus: FG warns Nigerians against travelling to China video
The Federal government has warned Nigerians against
travelling to China, following the recent outbreak of deadly Coronavirus in the
Asian country.
Travellers arriving the country from China or any other
country where the epidemic has been detected, were also advised to quarantine
themselves by staying indoors for at least two weeks.
Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire who made the call
after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential
Villa, also directed all airlines to report any case of a passenger falling
sick on-board before the plane lands.
He said;
“All persons
arriving from China or any country that has a major outbreak is advised, if
they have no symptoms at all, to self-isolate, meaning that they stay indoors
in their homes for at least two weeks and if they develop any symptoms, like
cough, catarrh, sneezing, breathing difficulties within this period, to report
to the nearest health facility.
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