Coronavirus: FG warns Nigerians against travelling to China

The Federal government has warned Nigerians against travelling to
China, following the recent outbreak of deadly Coronavirus in the
Asian country.

Travellers arriving the country from China or any other country where
the epidemic has been detected, were also advised to quarantine
themselves by staying indoors for at least two weeks.

Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire who made the call after the
Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa,
also directed all airlines to report any case of a passenger falling
sick on-board before the plane lands.

He said;

“In view of the trending stories around the Coronavirus, it has
become very necessary to issue a travel advisory to Nigerians. The first
is that all Nigerians and all from Nigeria, intending to travel to
China should delay all their travel plans until further notice, except
it is extremely essential for them to do that trip.

“All persons arriving from China or any country that has a major
outbreak is advised, if they have no symptoms at all, to self-isolate,
meaning that they stay indoors in their homes for at least two weeks and
if they develop any symptoms, like cough, catarrh, sneezing, breathing
difficulties within this period, to report to the nearest health
facility.

“We are also advising all airlines to report any case of a passenger
falling sick on-board before the plane lands. That is a requirement in
the agreement. Nigerian Port Health Services, Nigeria Centre for Disease
Control are on alert at our airports and other points of entry. That is
the advisory.”