Coronavirus: How To Self- Isolate – NCDC 

As Nigeria responds to the coronavirus outbreak, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has given guidance on self-isolation.

Recall that the Ministry of Health on Thursday announced four new cases of the novel coronavirus disease bringing the total to 12.

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Since Nigeria’s first recorded case, the NCDC had advised all returning travellers from high-risk countries with ongoing community transmission to self- isolate for 14 days as well as anyone who has been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19.

How To self-isolate effectively

For effective Self-isolation, NCDC has advised Nigerians to adhere to the following prevention and control measures:

  • Stay in a well-ventilated room away from other people such as family members with separate hygiene and toilet facilities
  • If you are working, ensure you work from home during the entire duration (14 days)
  • Ensure that you have adequate food, water, hygiene provisions and appropriate medical treatment for any existing medical conditions while in self-isolation
  • Ensure that you have the necessary communication facilities e.g. mobile telephone to communicate with family members and other people while in self-isolation
  • Always wash your hands with soap and water regularly or use an alcohol-based hand rub
  • Cover your nose and mouth with disposable tissue when coughing and sneezing. Throw away used tissue into the dustbin or burn it and wash your hands immediately with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub
  • Stay away from pets as there is a chance that humans can pass the disease to them
  • Avoid sharing toothbrushes, utensils, dishes, drinks, towels, clothes or bed linen with anybody in your home
  • Clean and disinfect frequently 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
  • If you develop any symptoms of acute respiratory infection, including fever, cough, sore throat and difficulty in breathing, please call for immediate help on the NCDC toll-free line 0800 9700 0010

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The NCDC also urged Nigerians to be in high spirit while in self-isolation, adding that one could feel stressed or lonely when under self-isolation.

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