The first case of coronavirus was discovered in Nigeria in February through
an Italian businessman Barely a week after the first case of coronavirus was
recorded in the country, four more Chinese nationals have been subjected to quarantine
checks in Abuja.
The measure became necessary in order to curb the fast spread of the
epidemic which is responsible for the loss of lives with the death toll figure
globally standing on 3,220 .
Emerging report has now confirmed
that the Chinese were held in a separate facility after testing negative to the
deadly virus.
The statement by a staff of the information unit Sulai said the Chinese
citizens showed some symptoms suggestive of pneumonia after they arrived Abuja
through Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport on Tuesday, March 3.
He further added that after they tested negative to the virus, they have
been put in a separate facility where their health level will be monitored for
the next 14 days.
