“They also affirmed that what they saw at Nigeria’s airports in respect of the coronavirus screening is stricter than what they experienced in other airports in the world.”
The group also lauded Buhari for taking positive care of suspected patients in Nigeria and the measures taken to prevent the spread.
“These testimonials are from widely travelled individuals from various parts of the world who have travelled through airports in the United Kingdom and the U.S. before coming to Nigeria. The statement noted that all information agencies of government are virtually abuzz with enlightenment materials; press statements, press conferences, jingles in English and local languages on radio and television.
NAN recalls that the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Lagos by the Federal Ministry of Health on Feb. 27, 2020, since the beginning of the outbreak in China in January 2020. Dr Osagie Ehanire, the Minister of Health, said government has already started working to identify all the contacts of the patient since he entered Nigeria.
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