Coronavirus: Stay at home - FG tells senior citizens, speaks on travel ban

The Federal Government has advised senior citizens and those who have underlying health conditions to stay at home after Nigeria confirmed a third case of coronavirus.

This was stated by the Minister of Health, Ehanire Osagie while addressing newsmen at a conference in Abuja on Tuesday.

Ehanire stated that studies show that old people are at a high risk of getting infected with the virus.

“It is important to note that many people who are infected with coronavirus will experience only mild symptoms and recover without incident. Of great concern are those with existing underlying medical conditions and senior citizens, who are known to be more vulnerable. We strongly advise these citizens to stay more at home. Al Nigerians are required to continue taking necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families”, he said.

The Minister said the Presidential taskforce on Coronavirus will be holding a meeting today to deliberate on declaring a travel ban on countries with severe coronavirus situation.

With regard to banning flights into Nigeria or social activities and festivals, I will provide an update after the deliberations of the Inter-Ministerial meeting of the Presidential Taskforce on Coronavirus, scheduled for later today, headed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.” he said.