The Nigerian Government has urged Nigerians nursing travel plans to China to jettison the idea until further notice, except under an extremely essential circumstance. The government also advised all persons arriving from China or any country that has a major disease outbreak to self isolate by staying indoors in their homes for at least two weeks. Earlier, the Federal Government assured Nigerians of its readiness to strengthen surveillance at five international airports in the country to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. “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,” Ehanire said. Nigerian Port Health Services, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control are on alert at our airports and other points of entry.

Source: The Guardian January 29, 2020 19:30 UTC