A medical professional, Abu Clement Okolo, has stated that Africa can’t run away from Coronavirus, therefore the necessity to embrace the rules given by the World Health Organisation.
Clement, who spoke to SaharaReporters on the preparedness of Nigeria and Africa as a complete, stated it’s unimaginable to foretell the potential turnout of occasions in Africa as many international locations on the continent usually are not ready for the pandemic.
He additionally expressed fear about medical consultants contracting the illness.
Last week, the Provost and Deputy Provost of University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Ezekiel Olapade-Olaopa and Obafunke Denloye each examined constructive for the virus.
On the identical day, the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Jesse A. Otegbayo, additionally examined constructive for the virus.
Speaking on the worldwide unfold of the virus that has now infested over a million individuals worldwide, Clement stated happenings in European nations solely go to indicate how unprepared Africa is.
He stated, “Corona shouldn’t be one thing we will run away from. Corona is actual. We, as scientists, know we aren’t ready in Africa for what is occurring.
“What all people must do is to brace up, heed the social distancing, keep at dwelling. Nobody can say the flip of the occasion within the coming days.
“If it’s beginning with the individuals on the prime of the medical group which is one of the best within the Nigerian setting, you possibly can think about what might occur.
“My advice to everyone should abide by the WHO instructions—stay home. Believe in God and Make peace with God.”
Nigeria has recorded 174 confirmed instances to date and two recorded deaths.
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