Coronavirus: Nigeria places travel ban on countries with more than 1000 cases

After many days of ignoring calls for travel bans, the federal government has taken a tentative step in the right direction by banning travel from countries like China, the United States, Italy, Iran and South Korea.

Channel Television’s news correspondent, Seun Okinbaloye confirmed the news on his Twitter account, writing: “Breaking News: Nigeria places travel ban on countries with over 1000 cases of coronavirus”

Breaking News: Nigeria places travel ban on countries with over 1000 cases of coronavirus

— SeunOkin Channels tv (@seunokin) March 18, 2020

This coming only a few days after the third case of Coronavirus was confirmed in a woman who travelled to Nigeria from the UK. According to official reports, she is in quarantine in Lagos and is receiving treatment.

Only a few hours ago, NYSC cancelled the orientation camps for incoming corps members, citing the Coronavirus as the cause of the cancellation.

Nigeria now joins other African countries like Sudan, Egypt, Ghana, and others in announcing travel bans in order to protect citizens.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) in a report published on Monday, 347 cases have been recorded in 27 African countries. That number has certainly gone up by now.

Members of the public are still advised to practice safety measures, wash their hands, and remain calm.