Breaking News! Nigeria Confirms First Case of Coronavirus in Lagos

Nigeria first case of the Virus has been confirmed on 27th Of February, 2020 by the Lagos state Ministry of Health and it has been reported to the Federal Ministry of Health.

The case is an Italian citizen who entered Nigeria on the 25th of February from Milan, Italy for a brief business visit. He fell ill on the 26th February and was transferred to Lagos State Biosecurity Facilities for isolation and testing. COVID-19 infection was confirmed by the Virology Laboratory of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, part of the Laboratory Network of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. 

The Minister of Health Federal Ministry of Health, Dr. E. Osagie Ehanire has assured Nigerians measures are being put to place.

The patient is clinically stable and is being managed at the Infectious Disease Hospital Yaba”
We assure all Nigerians that measures are in place to respond appropriately. We’re working with LSMOHto identify contacts & initiate response accordingly.

All Lagosians should take care of their health and maintain hand and respiratory hygiene to protect themselves and others, including their own families, following the precautions below:

Regularly and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water, and use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Maintain at least 1 & half metres (5 feet) distance between you and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

People coughing persistently or sneezing should stay indoors or keep a social distance, but not mix with a crowd.

Ensure that you and people around you follow good respiratory hygiene by covering mouths and noses with a handkerchief or tissue while sneezing or coughing. You can also sneeze or cough into your sleeve at the bent elbow. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

Stay indoors if you feel unwell with symptoms, such as fever, cough and difficulty in breathing. Please call Lagos State Emergency hotlines 08023169485 or 08033565529 or 08052817243 which are available day and night.

Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19 through official channels on TV and Radio, the Social Media, including the Lagos State Ministry of Health, NCDC and Federal Ministry of Health

Citizens must not abuse social media and indulge in spreading misinformation that causes fear and panic. The Lagos State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, will continue to provide updates and will initiate all measures required to prevent the spread of any outbreak in Lagos.