Friday 28 February 2020

Coronavirus: Here's how to protect yourself from the deadly disease

#CoronavirusNigeria: Ministry of Health share precautions Nigerians must takeWhat started as a mystery virus in Wuhan, China, has now killed more than 2,859 people and infected thousands more around the world. On Friday February 28, the first case of Coronavirus was confirmed in Lagos state. The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanirem has now shared ways to prevent yourself from contracting the disease.1. Regularly and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water, and use alcohol-based hand sanitiser.2. Maintain at least 1 & half metres (5 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.3. Persons with persistent cough or sneezing should stay home or keep a social distance, but not mix in crowd.4. Make sure you and people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene, meaning cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or into your sleeve at the bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.5. Stay home if you feel unwell with symptoms like fever, cough and difficulty in breathing. Please call NCDC toll free number which is available day and night, for guidance- 0800-970000-10. Do not engage in self-medication6. Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19 through official channels on TV and Radio, 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 Federal Ministry of Health, through Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, will continue to provide updates and will initiate all measures required to prevent the spread of any outbreak in Nigeria.Dr Osagie EhanireHon. Minister of Health Image may contain: possible text that says 'Reduce your risk of coronavirus infection: Clean hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub Cover nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with tissue or flexed elbow Avoid close contact with anyone with with cold or flu-like symptoms Thoroughly cook meat and eggs ADM No unprotected contact with live wild or farm animals World Health Organization'Image may contain: one or more people, possible text that says 'Protect yourself from getting sick Avoiding unprotected contact with sick people (including spitting in public, touching one's eyes, nose or mouth) and with live farm or wild animals World Health Organization'Image may contain: possible text that says 'Protect yourself and others from getting sick Wash your hands after coughing or sneezing when caring for the sick sick before, during and after you you prepare food before eating after toilet use when hands are dirty after handling animals or animal waste World Health Organization'Image may contain: possible text that says 'Wash your hands Wash your hands with soap and running water when hands are visibly dirty If your hands are not visibly dirty, wash them with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand cleanser World Health Organization'No photo description available.Image may contain: text Outside China, where the virus broke out from, the coronavirus has spread to more than 30 countries, including the U.S., U.K., Singapore, France, Russia, Spain, Iran, Italy, South Korea, India, and now Nigeria. The post Coronavirus: Here's how to protect yourself from the deadly disease appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

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