The Federal Government on Friday warned Nigerians against
travelling to Latin America nations following the outbreak of Zika virus in the
region.
travelling to Latin America nations following the outbreak of Zika virus in the
region.
Pregnant women were particularly asked to steer clear of the
region and the restriction subsists until further notice.
region and the restriction subsists until further notice.
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, while issuing
the travel advice called for closer monitoring and screening of passengers at
various ports of entry in the country, especially for those who had visited
Latin America recently.
the travel advice called for closer monitoring and screening of passengers at
various ports of entry in the country, especially for those who had visited
Latin America recently.
Adewole directed the Nigeria Center for Disease Control
(NCDC) to include Zika virus diagnosis as part of ongoing effort to manage
Lassa fever outbreak in the country.
(NCDC) to include Zika virus diagnosis as part of ongoing effort to manage
Lassa fever outbreak in the country.
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