The Senate, on Thursday, asked Chinese citizens from Nigeria that travelled for the Chinese Lunar New Year festivities to embark on self-isolation when they return.
The lawmakers said by staying indoors in their homes for at least two weeks, they would not be able to mix with the Nigerian public. The senators also urged the Federal Ministry of Aviation to immediately take steps to ensure that all persons arriving from China, are subjected to proper scrutiny.
The Upper Chamber also extended the call for self-isolation to travellers from other countries that are on record to be affected by the outbreak of the deadly disease.
The Senate, accordingly, advised the Nigerian public desirous of travelling to Asia to put all arrangements on hold until the Coronavirus outbreak is eliminated. These formed part of resolutions reached after the consideration of a motion titled: “Coronavirus Outbreak and Preventive Response Towards Stemming it’s Spread in Nigeria.”
Senator Chukwuka Utazi, who sponsored the motion, explained that the virus usually spread through the air by coughing or sneezing.
