Nigerian Agency Warns On Virus Threat From China

By Ayodele Oluwafemi

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued a public health warning on the outbreak of the new virus; the novel coronavirus (nCoV), now raging in China reported in five other countries.

Among the countries to have reported the incident of the virus are Japan, Thailand, South Korea, United States and Taiwan.

NCDC disclosed that the centre is coordinating a multi-sectoral technical group that is assessing and managing the risk of importation to Nigeria.

The Centre notes that: “NCDC is in close communication with the World Health Organization (WHO) who is closely monitoring the situation globally.”

“This new coronavirus 2019nCoV appears to cause mild to severe respiratory symptoms like cough and breathing difficulties. From current evidence, it appears that death is a rare outcome, mostly in patients with underlying illness.

“There is no specific treatment for disease caused by the novel coronavirus yet. However, many of the symptoms can be treated. Therefore, treatment is based on the patient’s clinical condition. In addition, supportive care for infected persons can be highly effective.”

It promised more information as new facts are available as it has also triggered a red alert at the ports of entry.

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