Highlights on Coronavirus Situation in Nigeria
According to Nigeria Center for Disease Control , Nigeria has only two confirmed cases and 0 death. Here are the highlights
- On the 11th of March 2020, no new confirmed case of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria
- Cummulatively, there are two (2) confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria
- Apart from the index case, a total of 40 people have been screened for COVID-19 (7 new) in 5 States (Edo, Lagos, Ogun, FCT and Kano) out of which 39 tested negative and have been ruled out, while one confirmed positive which is a contact of index case with no death
- The two confirmed cases are clinically stable at the designated treatment facility for COVID-19 at the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), Yaba, Lagos
- A multi-sectoral national emergency operations centre (EOC), activated at level 3, continues to coordinate the national response activities.
This is a good report but we cannot relax. All preventive methods should be followed. If you suspect you have been exposed self quarantine and contact NCDC for assistance.
Visit NCDC for questions and enquiries
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