Federal Government Issues Red Alert To Nigerians Returning From China As It Announces Thorough Screening At Ports Of Entry Against Coronavirus

The Nigerian Government has disclosed that there is going to be an increased screening at ports of entry into Nigeria to stop the spread of the deadly Coronavirus that has killed several lives in China and is now in the United States.

Coronavirus has infected over 500 people and about 17 deaths have been recorded so far. The disease arrived in the US this week and has made several other countries to take measures to prevent its spread in their borders.

The Federal Government took to twitter to make a disclosure that preventive measures are being taken to protect Nigerians. It also advises Nigerians going to and returning from China and other affected parts of the world.

Using its official twitter account;

"PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY TO NIGERIANS ON NOVEL CORONAVIRUS The Port
Health Services unit of the Federal Ministry of Health @Fmohnigeria 
in Nigeria has been placed on alert and has heightened screening measures at
the points of entry.

 "Nigerians
are advised to remain calm. Travelers from Nigeria to Wuhan, China, are advised
to avoid contact with sick people, animals (alive or dead), and animal markets.

 "Travelers
from Wuhan to Nigeria, may be asked questions upon arrival by the Port Health
Services unit at points of entry about symptoms of illness and travel history,
and are advised to report immediately to NCDC, if they feel ill after a trip to
Wuhan."

The advisory issued by the Federal Government continues;