As Nigeria heightens preparedness and response to Coronavirus, the DHQ has assured that measures have been put in place to halt the spread of the virus
has assured that measures have been put in place by the Armed Forces of Nigeria to halt the spread of the virus particularly to barracks and military communities.
“Just as we are already doing to prevent outbreak of Lassa fever in barracks communities, the Armed Forces of Nigeria has since commenced vigorous sensitization and awareness campaign in military cantonments and barracks to enlighten personnel and their families on preventive sanitary and hygienic measures to halt the spread of coronavirus.
The minister said there will be no travel restrictions whether on Nigerians going out or foreigners coming into the country. Travellers from Nigeria to China and other affected countries are advised to avoid contact with sick people. But, businesses and schools are however advised to circulate NCDC’s public health advisory and related materials on COVID-19 to all employees, clients, visitors, staff, students and parents; Encourage sick employees and students to stay at home; Ensure routine cleaning of high contact areas such as toilets, door handles, and telephones amongst others as well as provide facilities and emphasise the importance of hand washing.
“Wash your hands frequently with soap under running water or use alcohol-based sanitizer if water is not available
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