The first case of coronavirus in Nigeria was detected in Lagos state on Thursday. Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire in a statement revealed that the patient had no serious symptoms and is being managed at the Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba, Lagos. To stay safe, here are basic things you need to do Hygiene

The federal ministry of health has called on all Nigerians to thoroughly and regularly wash their hands with soap and water. Also you can use alcohol-based hand sanitiser. This must become a deliberate and conscious routine.

Healthy distance

Maintain at least 1.5 metres (5 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

This is to help avoid the transfer of the virus easily to you. World Health Organisation warned that coughs or sneezes from an infected person easily spray liquid droplets capable of transmitting the virus.

Self precaution

Persons with persistent cough or sneeze should stay at home or keep a social distance and should not mix in crowd. Avoiding crowded environment will help contain the spread of the virus and help keep the nation safe. Ensure you get medical help immediately if you have persistent cough or sneeze.

Respiratory hygiene

The need to maintain a consistent respiratory hygiene cannot be over emphasized. Make sure you and people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene, meaning cover your mouth and nose with handkerchief or tissue or into your sleeve at the bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus easily to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick. Stay informed Information is power.

Stay informed

on the latest developments about Corona-virus through official channels on TV and Radio, including the Lagos State Ministry of Health, NCDC and Federal Ministry of Health.

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