Federal Ministry of Health has issued a travel advisory to Nigerians following the spread of the coronavirus in many parts of the world.

Speaking to journalists after the first Federal Executive Council meeting for the year, the Minister of Health, Osagie Ohanire, said people in Nigeria planning to travel to China or any of the affected countries should delay such plans till further notice.

“It has become necessary to issue a travel advisory to Nigerians. The first is that all Nigerians and all persons intending to go to China should delay their travel plans until further notice except it is extremely essential,” Ohanire said.

He urged those arriving from such countries with no visible symptoms to self-isolate themselves for two weeks after their arrival.

Ohanire also noted that airlines have a duty to report any incidents of passengers falling sick during flights.

Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has advised Nigerians living in China to be wary of the coronavirus.

Dabiri-Erewa counselled Nigerians in China to stay indoors and take necessary medical precautions to avoid contracting the killer disease.

“It is important to advice Nigerians in China to be careful and take necessary precautions by staying indoors more for now”, the statement read in part.

According to her, the warning became imperative as medical persons have said that no specific medication or vacinne has been discovered so far for the virus.

Speaking further, she, however, assured Nigerians living in China that the mission will ensure that all necessary actions are taken accordingly.

Meanwhile, she urged Nigerians in China to follow medical advice as obtained in many educational fliers and announcements.

She also advised them to avoid eating uncooked meat and animal products for now, avoid crowded and enclosed areas and also maintain personal hygiene.