Coronavirus, not a death sentence – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Office in Nigeria, says Coronavirus (COVID-19) is not a death sentence. No fewer than 70 patients had been discharged so far. The UN health agency, on its official twitter account @WHONigeria, commended the country’s health workers for the feat. “COVID-19 is not a death sentence. Thanks to all the healthcare […]
A man walks through a sanitizing tunnel installed outside a subway station in Escobedo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, on March 29, 2020 as a preventive measure against the spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19. – The smart cabin consists of an inflatable unit in a circular shape that is permanently spraying a sanitizing product used in hospitals. (Photo by Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP)
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Office in Nigeria, says Coronavirus (COVID-19) is not a death sentence.
No fewer than 70 patients had been discharged so far.
The UN health agency, on its official twitter account @WHONigeria, commended the country’s health workers for the feat.
“COVID-19 is not a death sentence. Thanks to all the healthcare workers serving tirelessly to ensure no lives are lost and more people discharged.
“Physical distancing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of the #COVID19,” it tweeted.
The agency also advised people to say no to hugging at Easter and adopt nodding as a way of greeting.
“Avoid hugging, limit close contact with others, especially if they are showing flu-like symptoms,” it said.
As at 9. 30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, a total of 318 confirmed cases of the pandemic had been recorded in Nigeria, with 10 deaths.
A total of 19 states currently have confirmed cases in Nigeria (NAN).