Nigeria is experiencing an influx of imported COVID-19 cases by returning Nigerians- Health Minister

Honourable Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire has commented over Nigeria's growing cases of COVID-19, noting that they are an influx of imported cases by returning Nigerians.

He made this comment in a press statement he released earlier during the week.

The Minister emphasized the importance of self-isolation for a minimum of 14days even if you feel well and strictly warned against self-medication.

Follow @NCDCGov advice on self-isolationhttps://t.co/UjPFYCVLoQ

DO NOT SELF MEDICATE, if you feel unwell and have been outside the country in the last 14 days or if you suspect a case, report to:@NCDCGov
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— Dr. E. Osagie Ehanire MD, FWACS (@DrEOEhanire) March 19, 2020

Currently, there are 12 confirmed cases in the country. 9 reported in Lagos State, 2 in Ogun State and 1 in Ekiti. While the index case has been discharged.

At the routine press briefing today on #COVID19, #HMH @DrEOEhanire mentioned that as of today, there are 12 confirmed cases; 9 reported in Lagos State, 2 in Ogun State and 1 in Ekiti. One case has been discharged, index case is doing and the other cases are clinically stable. pic.twitter.com/wKIBHgrm7R

— Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA (@Fmohnigeria) March 20, 2020