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Published 11/05/2009 by AllAfrica.com


Swine Flu - No Cause for Alarm, Say Lagos, Nema

Nigeria: Olasunkanmi Akoni, Chioma Obinna and Emma Ovuakporie

The Lagos State Government and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have assured Nigerians not to panic over the newly reported outbreak of H1N1 popularly known as Swine flu as there is enough Tamiflu to contain the virus in...

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...advised Lagosians "to wash hands with soap and water frequently, cover your mouth, nose with handkerchief or tissue when coughing or sneezing and ensure proper ventilation in all living, resting and work rooms."
Swine Flu - No Cause for Alarm, Say Lagos, Nema [AllAfrica.com - 11/05/2009]
His words: "At present, the main route of transmission is via respiratory droplets, which is if you cough or sneeze without covering your nose and mouth, you send germs into the air for others around to inhale and become sick."
Swine Flu - No Cause for Alarm, Say Lagos, Nema [AllAfrica.com - 11/05/2009]
"As part of the public enlightenment campaign, we have commenced jingles in Yoruba, English, Egun, distribution of posters, sensitisation/training of disease surveillance officers" he said
Swine Flu - No Cause for Alarm, Say Lagos, Nema [AllAfrica.com - 11/05/2009]

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