Coronavirus 3 suspected cases in lagos test negative
According to recent reports, there were three suspected cases of coronavirus in Lagos, Nigeria, which were subsequently tested and found to be negative.
Here are the details:
- The Lagos State Government announced on February 27, 2020, that three individuals had been suspected of having contracted the coronavirus.
- The individuals, who were reportedly in close contact with a Chinese national who had recently traveled to Nigeria, were immediately isolated and taken to a hospital for testing.
- The tests, which were conducted at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), revealed that all three individuals tested negative for the virus.
- The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, confirmed the results, stating that the individuals were cleared of the virus and were free to return to their normal activities.
This development is a relief to the people of Lagos and Nigeria as a whole, as it suggests that the risk of the virus spreading in the country is low. However, it is still important for individuals to take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus, such as washing their hands frequently, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding traveling to areas where the virus is prevalent.
It's worth noting that the Nigerian government has taken several measures to prevent the spread of the virus, including:
- Suspending flights from China and other affected countries
- Implementing enhanced screening measures at airports and land borders
- Providing personal protective equipment (PPE) to healthcare workers
- Conducting public awareness campaigns to educate the public on the risks and prevention measures
Overall, the negative test results are a welcome development, and it is hoped that the measures taken by the government will help to prevent the spread of the virus in Nigeria.