The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday,
explained what it takes to carry out self-isolation as the country responds to
the coronavirus outbreak.
Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director General, explained the
process to the told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Ihekweazu noted that self-isolation means strictly staying
at home or identified accommodation and avoid mixing with family members or the
public for a period of 14 days.
He said: “Any situation where you may come in close contact
with others in face to face contact closer than two metres i.e. five feet is
dangerous.
“If you are unsure if you should be in self-isolation, or if
you do not know where you can go, please contact NCDC for free on
080097000010,” he advised.
Ihekweazu stressed that all returning travellers from high
risk countries must undergo self-isolation.
The DG noted that on arrival, they must ensure that only one
person pick them at the airport, avoid the use of public transport, do not sit
in the co-drivers’ seat and stay at least one metre away from the driver.
“You should not travel across states in Nigeria during the
self-isolation period either by plane, train, bus or car.”
He advised self isolated persons not to share plates,
drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels, pillows or other items with
other people in the home.
The DG said after using these items, such persons should
wash them thoroughly with soap and water.
Ihekweazu told them to stay away from pets. Disinfect
touched surfaces such as doorknobs/handles, bedside tables, bed frames and
other bedroom furniture daily with regular household disinfectant or soap.
“Clean and disinfect bathroom and toilet surfaces at least
once a day with regular household disinfectant or soap,” he advised.
Ihekweazu reminded that for travellers and contacts of
confirmed cases, they were required to provide their name, next of kin,
physical address and telephone contact to the relevant health authorities.
“You should limit your contact with people. You should avoid
having visitors to your home, but it is okay for friends, family or delivery
drivers to drop off food without having physical contact with you.
“If you are in a home where the other residents have not
travelled e.g. your home/flat, student accommodation, minimise close contact
with the other residents”.
The official added that anyone that has not been in contact
with someone who has been infected with coronavirus is not at risk.
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