UPDATED: Second Coronavirus Case May Be Discharged In A Few Days – FG

According to the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire , the second confirmed case of COVID 19 in Nigeria may be discharged and allowed to go home in few days after testing negative to the virus.

 

The Minister also noted that the Italian index case is clinically stable and much improved, however, his discharge will be subjected to the review and discretion of the doctor.

 

“He too may be discharged when the viral load is at acceptable limits, subject to the review of the doctor”. He said.

 

The Minister, who made these known in a briefing in Abuja on Friday, said: “As at today, 13th of March 2020, Nigeria has recorded still just two confirmed cases of COVID-19. One case is now negative and will be discharged from care, while the other will follow in a few days.

 

He added: “WHO has now declared COVID-19 a pandemic. It calls for cooperation and collaborative action to increase resources to quickly detect and control this outbreak. It is not a call for fear and panic. COVID-19 cases in China have continued to decline, evidence that the pandemic can be controlled.

 

“The Federal Ministry of Health is monitoring the global situation closely and seeking WHO advice. The Ministry through Port Health Services will prioritize measures for the containment of COVID-19, especially the screening of passengers at Points of Entry.

 

“Citizens are advised to discourage the spread of misinformation. Please ignore them as the only intent is to cause fear and panic. Rely only on information from authorized channels of the Ministry of Health, NCDC or State Ministry of Health.

 

“NCDC has launched a new website focused solely on COVID-19. It is updated daily and has information needed, including daily situation reports, guidance for schools, guidelines for health workers and more. The website is covid19.ncdc.gov.ng”.

“The position of the Federal Ministry of Health is in line with global best practices and WHO recommendations”.