He pointed out that after Nigeria confirmed its first coronavirus case, precautionary measures were taken to ensure that the spread was curtailed. Ryan lauded Nigeria for establishing a 100-bed isolation unit within 48 hours of the first reported case.
See video below;
Nigeria being used as a good example of tackling the spread of Coronavirus. Only two cases have been recorded in Nigeria and the first patient has recovered. pic.twitter.com/kPU4bc32Ke
— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) March 12, 2020
Recall that the first case was an Italian man who was isolated at a Yaba health facility and later revealed to be almost fit for discharge by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire.
Also, the second case which is a Nigerian, today was confirmed to have tested negative, meaning that Nigeria officially has no known coronavirus case or death.
