Contrary to reports that the coronavirus is airborne, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has given clarifications on how the disease spreads.
According to the health agency, the virus is mainly transmitted through droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks.
“These droplets are too heavy to hang in the air. They quickly fall on floors or surfaces,” it wrote.
“You can be infected by touching a contaminated surface and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth before washing your hands.’’
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WHO further urged people to continue to keep at least one meter distance from others and disinfect surfaces that are touched frequently.
“Frequent or excessive alcohol consumption can increase your risk of health problems,’’ WHO said.
Currently, Nigeria has a total of 111 cases of the virus with one death.
Meanwhile, The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported fourteen new cases of coronavirus in the country, taking the total number of infections to 111.
According to the NCDC, nine new cases were confirmed in Lagos while five new cases were confirmed in Abuja. Of the 111 cases confirmed in the country, one death has been recorded.
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NCDC said, “Fourteen new cases of #COVID-19 have been reported in Nigeria; 9 in Lagos and 5 in FCT
“As at 09:30 pm 29th March, there are 111 confirmed cases of #COVID-19 reported in Nigeria with 1 death.”
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