Nigerians have called for a joint effort in the fight against the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) which originated in Wuhan, China.
A first case of the virus in Nigeria was reported early Friday by health officials.
An Italian arrived in Lagos on Tuesday from Milan carrying the virus unnoticed. He has now been quarantined and monitored.
Meanwhile, a model on how to reduce the risk of been affected by the deadly virus has been given by the World Health Organisation(WHO).
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Nigerians are in no doubt in a state of panic after news emerged that the first case of coronavirus has been recorded in the Lagos State.
According to reports, the carrier is an Italian man who works in Lagos and just returned back into the country from his country where he had gone on holiday.
This is not good news and as a result of this, Anaedoonline has compiled various safety precautions to reduce the risk of getting infected with the deadly disease.
See precautions as stated below:
Wash your hands frequently
Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.
Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.
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Maintain social distancing
Maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain the virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.
Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene
This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
Droplets spread the virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.
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Stay at home if you feel sick.
If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.
National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent the spread of viruses and other infections.
If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early.
Stay informed and follow any advice given by your healthcare provider
Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19, Anaedoonline will continue to give you updates concerning the virus.
Follow the advice given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authority or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.
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National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on whether COVID-19 is spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.
Please protect yourself always.
Nigerians on Twitter have shown courage to defeat the deadly virus like the Ebola virus some years back.
https://twitter.com/waleshabie730/status/1233236163139428352
I believe we can fight this together. Retweet to educate the public. #coronavirusnigeria pic.twitter.com/wmFwqdyE7Y
— Chudy ✪ (@Chudykings) February 28, 2020
The first case of Coronavirus in Nigeria (Lagos) has been recorded. Please watch this Video and Retweet for others also. The virus can be very much avoided.
#CoronaVirusUpdates pic.twitter.com/rs5XBulYVo#coronavirusnigeria
— The Chemist (@0xchemistry) February 28, 2020
Woke up to the news that Corona virus has entered Lagos and somehow I'm unshaken. Poverty, Malaria, Hunger, Ebola have all come and gone and I'm still here, No be today #coronavirusnigeria
— Sir Vage 🇦🇷 (@sammie_chika) February 28, 2020
Beware, don't panic, don't spread rumors, don't take suspected cases to religious or spiritual homes, give important information, you see something, you say something.
We will overcome, we will win. Stay Safe 😷😷 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 #coronavirusnigeria pic.twitter.com/hYZPL2uov1— S.H.A.B.I.O.L.E.G.B.E 🇳🇬 (@waleshabie730) February 28, 2020
To our health workers that will be saddled with the responsibility of treating and managing this #coronavirusnigeria patient, I pray for God's protection.
— Quency Quencies (@OdogwuDab) February 28, 2020
As first confirmed case of coronavirus in Nigeria (Lagos), what can you do?
– Don’t panic
– Use hand sanitizer &/or Wash your hands with soap & water
– Visit the nearest hospital if feeling sick
– Avoid touching mouth & eyes#COVID2019#coronavirusnigeria— Man Tonai (O.D.) (@DrTONYAGBATOR) February 28, 2020
https://twitter.com/shadlu/status/1233272566132944897
I don't know if I should be saying this but we'll need the mercy of God to overcome this Coronavirus menace.
But for the mean time, let's try and do the needful, spread the news, create awareness, call your loved ones they need to be extremely careful RN.#coronavirusnigeria pic.twitter.com/w9hNAeL2fn
— OBIORA (@OBIORAOFFICIAL) February 28, 2020
As first confirmed case of coronavirus in Nigeria (Lagos), what can you do?
– Don’t panic
– Use hand sanitizer &/or Wash your hands with soap & water
– Visit the nearest hospital if feeling sick
– Avoid touching mouth & eyes#COVID2019#coronavirusnigeria— T.O (@TosinOlugbenga) February 28, 2020
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