The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nigeria, Mr Zhou Pingjian, on Monday, said the embassy had stopped issuance of visas for now.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that he also advised Nigerians planning to travel to China to suspend their plans pending when the spread of the virus would be contained.
He said by such measures China was not only protecting the health of its people but also that of the people around the world. “We will continue to strengthen communication and coordination with the international community and work hand in hand for the epidemic prevention and control,” he said. “And 21,558 people were suspected of being infected in the Chinese mainland according to China’s National Health Commission.
According to the ambassador, China has built a nationwide prevention and control system with special focus on Wuhan and Hubei. The Commissioner of Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, however said no suspected or confirmed case of coronavirus has been found in Lagos, warning residents against rumour on public health and safety.
The governor assured residents that government and non-governmental organisations would continue to escalate communication and create public awareness. According to the governor, the command will be in operation for the period of time the risk lasts. He assured the residents that adequate preparation had been carried out to tackle the virus.
The Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; the Consul General of People’s Republic of China, Chu Moaming; and the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Folashade Jaji, were among the dignitaries at the event.The National Centre for Disease Control said on Monday isolation facilities would be sited in the Federal Capital Territory and seven states across the country.
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