"The boundaries we hold dear aren't respected by infectious diseases"
The recent emergence of a novel #coronavirus in Wuhan, China & its spread to other countries within weeks reminds us of the threat infectious diseases pose to all countries
#NCDCSundayReflections
The recent emergence of a novel #coronavirus in Wuhan, China & its spread to other countries within weeks reminds us of the threat infectious diseases pose to all countries
#NCDCSundayReflections
The emergence of the novel #coronavirus in Wuhan China and report of cases in Japan and Thailand, has raised concerns in countries.
Though the risk of spread to Nigeria is moderate according to @WHO, we remain at alert & continue to strengthen preparedness
Though the risk of spread to Nigeria is moderate according to @WHO, we remain at alert & continue to strengthen preparedness
We commend the pace at which China generated the genetic sequence of the virus and made the information available to the global health community.
This is a step in the right direction which will aid further understanding of the virus and define response activities.
This is a step in the right direction which will aid further understanding of the virus and define response activities.
At @NCDCgov, we’re carrying out regular risk assessments & reviewing our level of preparedness in the event of a coronavirus outbreak
Our Emergency Prep. Team holds daily epidemic intelligence review meetings to guide response activities
We continue to build strong systems
Our Emergency Prep. Team holds daily epidemic intelligence review meetings to guide response activities
We continue to build strong systems
We are working closely with colleagues in the Department of Port Health Services to heighten surveillance at various points of entry especially for travelers from China
The advice to travelers from China is to report to a port health officer or NCDC, if they feel ill
The advice to travelers from China is to report to a port health officer or NCDC, if they feel ill
