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Tuesday 29 July 2014

Nigerian ambassador, 3 ECOWAS staff, 55 others had contact with Lagos Ebola victim

59 people including the Nigerian Ambassador to Liberia, Chigozie Obi Nnadozie are said to have had direct and indirect contact with the late Liberian man, Patrick Sawyer, who died on Friday July 25th from the Ebola Virus in Lagos. 

At a J
oint Ministerial Press briefing of the Lagos State Ministry of Health and Federal Ministry of Health on development concerning the disease yesterday July 28th, the state Commissioner of Health, Dr Jide Idris said out of the 59 people who had contact with the late Patrick Sawyer, 44 were hospital contacts (38 healthcare workers & 6 laboratory staff) and 15 Airport contacts comprising 3 ECOWAS staff-driver, Liaison, and Protocol officers, Nigerian Ambassador to Monrovia, two nursing staff and five Airport passenger handlers. Continue...

Dr Idris explained that out of the number, 20 contacts had been physically screened of which 50% are of the type one contact and another 50% had type two contact, adding that the airline manifest has not been provided yet.
"The Airline manifest has not been provided by the airline at the time of this report and therefore, the precise number of passenger contacts is yet to be ascertained, especially as two flights were involved (Monrovia-Lome and Lome-Lagos). There was no report of a medical incident filed." the statement read
Dr Idris stated categorically that only one case of imported Ebola and one death has been recorded in Lagos. He went further to state 
“No Nigerian is infected, but all contacts are being actively followed.  We call on all Nigerians to be calm and not panic and I do hereby assure them that both the state and Federal governments are up in arms to ensure that the virus did not escape and that no Nigeria is infected with this virus,” he stressed.
He said part of the measures taken after the death of the Liberian was the demobilization of the private hospital where he was admitted and elimination of primary source of infection and that the decontamination process in all affected areas has commenced.

He added that the corpse of the victim has since been cremated, and the ash is awaiting further directives from the Liberian Embassy.
"Adhering strictly to WHO guidelines, the body of the deceased patient was decontaminated using 10% sodium hypochlorite and cremated, with the permission of the government of Liberia. A cremation urn has been prepared for dispatch to the family. The vehicle that conveyed the remains was also fully decontaminated," he added.

115 comments:

Anonymous said...

Too bad #bright bravo#

BONARIO NNAGS said...

Hmmm this is serious.
This Ebola virus just made HIV look like malaria.

~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

Anonymous said...

MICKY: this sounds scary

Cute G said...

If this is truly the preventive measures taken by the Nigerian government, it's highly objective and commendable. They should please not relent in their efforts to unanimously fight this deadly virus.

Unknown said...

See as we de our own oh! Dis liberian man carry em own cum. Which kain wahala be dis? God help us ooh.....

Bishop Dammy said...

I just pray this story would end well phil 4:13 BishopDammy#..imahiadammy@gmail

Ezekiel I Mcbernards said...

all this reminds me of the movie "underworld" may God see us through.

Ceeflo said...

This is serious ! Wonder What's gonna happn now

Anonymous said...

Ebola free nation, dis I pray. LIB Princess! Pretex4luv@yahoo.com

NaNcY DreW said...

Dats deir own,as 4 am not taking off my hand gloves evaaaaaaaaa my precautions still stands, no kissing, no touching,no hugging. Nada

Anonymous said...

Frankly speaking, this world is coming to an end...


XDON D DON

Anonymous said...

This is serious...only God will deliver us from dis monster virus...Mystic Sun

Anonymous said...

I have trust and confident in Lagos state government that they will do all in their power to avoid the spread, everybody is afraid of this deadly virus since all my family lives in Lagos

Anonymous said...

a pastor ones told me, the end is near so the devil is trying destroy the world and claim many lives before Jesus comes. I just have a feeling this virus will spread like fire. I pray it doesn't.

Unknown said...

I wonder why they allowed to come to nig when they knew he was infected,is like they did that on purpose.I pray these people aren't infected.
FACE OF LIB

Amaka.u.l said...

Na wa o

Unknown said...

Chai...this is a very bad news O! God, nd the 55ple will have contacts wiv others that's how fast it will take 2 spread, God we need ur help in this case. The must dreadful part of the whole thing is how soon it takes 2 kill, with 0% of survival.

Anonymous said...

Thank you LASG.
This is a government that's working.Didn't it occur to the ambassador to have a screening for incoming people.

Anonymous said...

No panic. LIB Princess! Pretex4luv@yahoo.com

Bold Kid said...

I'm now believing dat man was sent. This is not funny mehn

Unknown said...

Hmmm Like play like play this Ebola will enter Nigeria!? God please we have Boko haram already na. #scared*

Anonymous said...

Na wa oh..Dis Ebola tin no b small tin oo..May God help us all..

Unknown said...

cynthianzeako@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

This is complete plaque ,this disease is right from the pit of hell ,Lord have mercy on us

Anonymous said...

Linda thanks for keeping us updated about this cuz its not easy going about your daily activites without being scared that a virus is on the loose.......

Anonymous said...

ajibtobi25@yahoo.co.uk

otevee said...

D way people r already reacting to ds ebola disease is something else o...in townn and infact I for one is scared wits..as. we still looking unto God to bless us wit a car..public tp is making me go gaga already..O Lord come to our aid

biola said...

God help us out oleahbabe@yahoo.co.uk

Steveosky 4 Real. said...

God save your people ooo !!

Unknown said...

Isokay.

Unknown said...

hmmm! i hope this is true tshaa

MUVA said...

God please.... Not again, I'm tired of bad news like seriously.

Anonymous said...

Chukwuzoba anyi ooo!Nigeria shall never suffer this affliction!Amen!!!

Unknown said...

Good moves, i pray all this plan work out.
⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥♡thanks ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥ 

Anonymous said...

Chineke biko forgive nd forget pls save us 4rm dis disease biko nuo

Unknown said...

Pls dey should do everything possible to ensure that the virus don't effect anybody in naija

Anonymous said...

are they positive or suspects hmmmmm wahala dey oo....chemicalx52003@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Pls they should do something this virus pls,,,,which one we go face BH or virus irebisibrown@yahoo.com.sg

ary said...

Round them up and lock them up! Quarantine them!b

Unknown said...

Impressed with the level of information and efforts at containment, the ministry is going through.... Kudos please let's keep up the efforts and make Naija proud

Unknown said...

Hmmm Like play like play this Ebola will enter Nigeria!? God please we have Boko haram already na. #scared*

Zinny baby said...

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey!!!! I no fit shout ooooo.

Anonymous said...

Hmmm. Wahala.

But what about the Liberian's man's relatives?

Anonymous said...

Cage them ALReady

LEEZ said...

Please do everything that needs to be done asap!!! Abegoooo

Amarachukwu. said...

This is serious oh...God protect us.

Anonymous said...

N'sogbu! Chukwu bikoooo

Anonymous said...

dey should better lock dem symwhere

Anonymous said...

As in ehn....

Anonymous said...

Good work so far but "The Airline manifest has not been provided by the airline.
How long is it going to take before the MANIFEST is provide. If is possible let all passengers in the same flight with the Liberian man be screened.Because one way or the other they had contact with him.

APPLE said...

Hmmmm.. They better stay near their doctors.

Unknown said...

a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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Ebola have changed hw i view people o.... Frm nw on everyone is a suspect.....
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

Anonymous said...

I like that....All the actions taken, have always been justified by international legal texts as it is an international matter

Anonymous said...

God, pls help us. nefertitin8@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Na wa oo,Lord help Us.girlshaggy4sure@gmail.com

Bonita Bislam said...

Holy cow! Naija is in trouble.As if we don't have enough storm in our cup,no need for Ebola to join BH in annihilating us o.@Cute G,I'll get you hazmat suit to be walking around in lag.No time to waste time biko!

Peejay said...

Reminds me of the Brad Pitt movie, "World War Z". Scary stuff. Its time to buy hand sanitizers and go vegetarian *bbmconfusedface* To be forewarned is to be forearmed.

Alagbado-ode said...

May God save us frm end time calamity. But as for me I will never believe any statement put out by government people!

Anonymous said...

now am getting scard. God pls help us out

Unknown said...

Wonderful Achievement Bravo!

winex said...

Now we need God's divine protection... Lord help us

SVC said...

This is not time for englısh.... If anyone is ınfected Please just gıve the Person ınjectıon to die ınstantly....IT İŞ WELL

Okoro said...

It has caused alot of panic already.

Dan Skila said...

This is world is gradually coming to an end, may GOD help us

danskila1@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Lol

Anonymous said...

I will relocate once I hear another death from this evil disease. I mean it linda. This is more deadly than HIV.

Jessica law said...

That's serious God will protect us all.

Unknown said...

Hmmmmm,no be small sumtin ooo#Dear Lord pls see us through

Unknown said...

HMMMMN...LORD HAVE MERCY

Anonymous said...

My brother

Anonymous said...

Dear GOD, the load will be too much for us your children here in Nigeria. Boko Haram + bad leaders are enough for us. Please don't let your children perish. Amen. OTUoCHA

Pearl said...

God pls help us

Solary said...

Lol
So true, d mention of the ebila sends cold shrills down my spine, n honestly, HIV nw seems like maleria.

omalicha01 said...

Na real wa.. with all d numerous issues Nigeria n Nigerians r going thru,Ebola wants to join, God we beg oooh... now HIV just seem like child's play.

Anonymous said...

Very true

Deji said...

U and your pastor most be a shallow minded individual..so your god doesn't have power over d devil? So your almighty god will sit and watch d devil kill and destroy what he created? Dumb people saying stupid things..and no! d virus won't spread like fire idiot.

Oby said...

It's usually interesting to see a frantic effort being swiftly wielded by the Govt. if the problem at hand threatens them individually. If Boko Haram had targeted our politicians first, we will no longer have Boko Haram today I swear!

Anonymous said...

God help us.its d most scary have hears of allmy life.caution is wat we need and prayers.

Oyeyinka said...

Its good to hear that government is taking measure against containing this killer virus...Hit my name for NATURAL WAYS FOR ERASING STRETCH MARKS.

Cookel. said...

all should be working and walking in 3D formation.

Unknown said...

As ehn..mere mention of d name scares me to death..God na ur hand we dey oo

Unknown said...

Ebola please free the nation.

EVA said...

Ebola is not a new disease.it was first discovered in 1976.the reason why it didn't spread was becos they quarantined those infected in d past. Why did they allow d man to come to nigeria?. I wil give an example, leprosy stil exists but due to isolation of people who have it, it hardly spread ..those with d disease are isolated..dis ebola news is not good news..God help us

Steveosky 4 Real. said...

Hahaha. Edreamz u sef !!

Schola's Oasis said...

Ebola, boko Haram, Hiv, these are all signs of end time we need to repent and be closer to God because He alone can save us

Unknown said...

This is serious. ..may God help us cos dis thing is damn so so scary, I wash my hand like every 30 min, suspect everyone, eg if someone touches my fone fear no go gree me touch am without being scared..God help us

Anonymous said...

May God help us

Anonymous said...

Please visit www.ebolafacts.com to learn how you can protect yourself......#EbolaAlert

PURPLE said...

Y on earth did dis man come to Nigeria?? I stay in Benin and I'm already so scared. I mean d thing has no cure!

PURPLE said...

As in ehn. Like we dnt have enof problems. I was taught not to speak ill of d dead bt I just wanna curse d man! Goddammit!

Anonymous said...

I thought they would quarantine the 55 contacts for a while. Anyway, apart from the man, there may be others who have arrived the country with the virus incubating in their bodies and looking healthy at the moment. Na wa o, person nor need to die leave family or die with full family like this o. I'm breathing fear at the moment. I already feel feverish and seem to be having a sore throat right now. My cousin thinks he is seeing rashes on his skin. Nor be joke o. Human being go come die like fly?????

Anonymous said...

If I dey dat flight na only me go go meet them make them screen me and my family. At least man go hope say early detection fit still help am na.

Anonymous said...

Please try and visit www.ebolafacts.com for more info on how to protect yourself from Ebola.....#EbolaAlert

Anonymous said...

We are not done with BH now ebola virus? God pls help our nation Nigeria,protest us from every ebola virus IJN

PRETTY GIRL said...

This whole Ebola virus thing is sooo annoying. ..Like Why da Phuck do we have the immigration at the airport? And the health care system? How could they have allowed someone with such a deadly disease into the country in the first place? I mean You can't even enter the USA with malaria not to talk of.........Abeg naija is just totally fucked#we have too much on our plates already now this....Smh

Anonymous said...

I pray they all test negative sha...elizabetho179@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

The eyes of d LORD is on those who hope in His mercy and His voice divideth the flame of fire. Nothing is too hard for Him.

Anonymous said...

The eyes of d LORD is on those who hope in His mercy and His voice divideth the flame of fire. Nothing is too hard for Him.

Unknown said...

It is well in Jesus name! Good job, Lagos govt! I think its better announced that everyone go for check ups randomly cos we really need to be very proactive in dis kind of situation! God help us all! And pls LIB, let's not keep saying end time thing, let's keep working towards making it to heaven cos His (Christ) coming is going to be very sudden and wil caught a lot unaware, especially now that the devil knew most people are knowledgeable about the end time and the world at large have heard the gospel in a way or other, and matt 24:14 says it! It is well in Jesus name!

Anonymous said...

men dis is not funny.no more kissing,huggin,handshake.i gat to look for gloves and socks my life is so precious.everybody beware.pls help me to spread d news.ebola is deadly .

Anonymous said...

men dis is not funny.no more kissing,huggin,handshake.i gat to look for gloves and socks my life is so precious.everybody beware.pls help me to spread d news.ebola is deadly .

emeka ike said...

Na wa oo diz reminds me of merlin! #GHU (God Help Us)

Unknown said...

I pray the come out clean

Cute G said...

Lmao..I'm coming right there to join you.Bt for the main time, I've built an "anti-ebola tuxedo".

Anonymous said...

thank God he was taken to a standard hospital that suspected he had ebola and isolated him. cant imagine what would have happened by now if it was one mushroom hospital

Anonymous said...

Sorry Libers, I didn't that part "the virus did not escape". They should allow it escape.

Anonymous said...

I hope the government has assembled a team of microbiologist comprising of Professors with a task to understand the metabolism of the virus while professors of chemistry should come up with a cure based on the findings handed them by microbiologist. Don't tell me Nigerians are waiting for the west to come up with a cure. I hear embassies around the globe are planning to stop issuing visas to those from west Africa due to this epidemic.

Davencci said...

@Bonita, whatsup wif u and Cute G ehhn?

MY TURN said...

@Bonario NNags... i taya

Cute G said...

Lmao..I'm coming right there to join you.Bt for the main time, I've built an "anti-ebola tuxedo".

Anonymous said...

This is serious.
one needs to be Extremely careful.
May God protect us.
#PICCANTO#
lausmithuj@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Ebola! Not for me and my house!!!

Mandymice said...

this is just plain to see... each day we draw closer to the end of the world. nothing else is important guys execpt to make heaven. i tell u this truth! nothin else is important.

Anonymous said...

Scary stuff

Unknown said...

God help us all.

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