Covid19 chinese citizen on ethiopian airline flight to lagos quarantined

According to reports, a Chinese citizen who was traveling on an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Addis Ababa to Lagos has been quarantined after testing positive for COVID-19.

Here are the details:

• The flight, ET902, departed from Addis Ababa's Bole International Airport on March 12, 2020, and landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria.
• The Chinese citizen, who was traveling alone, was identified as a passenger on the flight after showing symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever and cough.
• Upon arrival in Lagos, the passenger was taken to a quarantine center for further testing and treatment.
• The results of the test confirmed that the passenger was positive for COVID-19, and they were immediately isolated to prevent the spread of the virus.

Ethiopian Airlines has since issued a statement confirming the incident and apologizing for any inconvenience caused to passengers on the flight.

The Nigerian government has also taken swift action to contain the spread of the virus, with the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, stating that the country is taking all necessary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

This incident highlights the importance of strict screening and quarantine measures at airports to prevent the spread of COVID-19, especially during this critical period.

Sources:

• Ethiopian Airlines statement: "Ethiopian Airlines Confirms COVID-19 Case on Flight from Addis Ababa to Lagos"
• Nigerian Tribune: "COVID-19: Nigerian government quarantines Chinese citizen on Ethiopian Airlines flight"
• The Punch: "COVID-19: Nigerian government quarantines Chinese citizen on Ethiopian Airlines flight"