Coronavirus patient flew into nigeria via turkish airline
According to reports, a coronavirus patient flew into Nigeria via Turkish Airlines. Here are some details:
- The patient, a Nigerian citizen, arrived in Lagos, Nigeria on March 13, 2020, on a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul, Turkey.
- The patient was reportedly asymptomatic at the time of arrival and was not showing any symptoms of the virus.
- However, after arriving in Nigeria, the patient began to exhibit symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.
- The patient was subsequently taken to a hospital in Lagos, where they were diagnosed with COVID-19.
- The Nigerian government has since confirmed the case and has begun contact tracing to identify anyone who may have come into contact with the patient during their travels.
This incident highlights the importance of screening and monitoring travelers arriving in Nigeria, particularly during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It also underscores the need for countries to work together to share information and coordinate efforts to prevent the spread of the virus.
Here are some additional details:
- The Turkish Airlines flight that brought the patient to Nigeria was Flight TK 183, which departed from Istanbul's Atatürk Airport and arrived at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
- The patient was reportedly in good health before traveling and had not shown any symptoms of the virus before boarding the flight.
- The Nigerian government has since increased its surveillance and screening measures at airports and borders to detect and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
It's worth noting that this is not the first case of COVID-19 reported in Nigeria. The country has had several cases of the virus since the outbreak began, and the government has been working to contain the spread of the virus through various measures, including travel restrictions, social distancing, and contact tracing.