Second coronavirus patient transferred to lagos
According to reports, a second case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Lagos, Nigeria. The patient, a 27-year-old Nigerian who had recently traveled to Italy, was transferred to the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba, Lagos, for treatment.
This development comes after the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in Nigeria on February 27, 2020, in the city of Ekiti. The patient, a 44-year-old Nigerian who had recently traveled to the United Kingdom, was also transferred to the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba, Lagos, for treatment.
The Lagos State Government has announced that it has activated its emergency response plan to contain the spread of the virus, and has set up a task force to coordinate the response. The government has also advised citizens to take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus, such as washing their hands frequently, avoiding close contact with people who are sick, and avoiding touching their faces.
It is important to note that the risk of transmission of the virus in Nigeria is considered to be low, and the government is working to contain the spread of the virus and protect the public's health.
Here are some key points to note:
- The second case of coronavirus in Lagos is a 27-year-old Nigerian who had recently traveled to Italy.
- The patient was transferred to the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba, Lagos, for treatment.
- The Lagos State Government has activated its emergency response plan to contain the spread of the virus.
- The government has set up a task force to coordinate the response.
- Citizens are advised to take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus, such as washing their hands frequently, avoiding close contact with people who are sick, and avoiding touching their faces.
- The risk of transmission of the virus in Nigeria is considered to be low, and the government is working to contain the spread of the virus and protect the public's health.