Nigeria confirmed its first case of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the wee hours of Friday
. As the country battles to contain the dreaded disease which has claimed thousands of lives, here are some basic protective measures recommended by the World Health Organisation.
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1. Regularly and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and use alcohol-based hand sanitizer .
2. Maintain at least 1 & half metres (5 feet) distance between you apnd anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
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3. People coughing persistently or sneezing should stay indoors or keep a social distance, but not mix with a crowd.
4. Ensure that you and people around you follow good respiratory hygiene by covering mouths and noses with a handkerchief or tissue while sneezing or coughing. You can also sneeze or cough into your sleeve at the bent elbow.Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
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5. Stay indoors if you feel unwell with symptoms, such as fever, cough and difficulty in breathing. Please call Lagos State Emergency hotlines 08023169485 or 08033565529 or 08052817243 which are available day and night.
6. Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19 through official channels on TV and Radio, the Social Media, including the Lagos State Ministry of Health, NCDC and Federal Ministry of Health..... From Lagos State Government.
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