Corona Virus Pandemic: Do Not Engage In Self Medication, Omovigho Caution Nigerians


Edafeghwara Omos Foundation, an International NGO on Tuesday 31, March 2020 visited Ethiope West LGA of Delta State, Nigeria to sensitize community leaders, youth and market women on the need to stay safe and observe simple hygiene in a bid to curtail the dreaded #corona_virus.

In a Press release made available to Journalists, the Executive Director of the Foundation, Engr. Omovigho Edafeghwara called on Nigerians not to engage in self medication. 

The Statement reads; 

CORONA VIRUS DISEASE ( COVID-19)

The virus is spread by breathing the droplet from an infected person or touching it with your hand and putting it in your mouth, nose or eye.

Things to do, to stop the spread of Corona Virus Disease.

1. Wash your hand regularly and whenever you touch somebody or public item, using soap and running water for at least 20 seconds
2. Use alcohol base hand sanitizer if you are out, whenever you touch somebody or public item where soap and water is not available. So always move with personal pocket hand sanitizer.
3. Avoid touching your Mouth, Nose, or Eye.
4. Keep a safe distance of at least 2 metres from anyone coughing or sneezing.
5. If you must cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with tissue paper or sneeze onto the elbow of your sleeve.
6. Avoid crowded places or public areas with high traffic volume.
7. If possible STAY AT HOME and do self isolation with your immediate family members, only go out for critical issues, and use face mask.
8. If you feel sick stay at home and call a doctor for for proper medical check and test.

DO NOT SELF MEDICATE and PLEASE DO NOT SPREAD THE VIRUS.

The NGO also presented Sanitizers, Facemasks and Handgloves to members of the public as part of the sensitization exercise. 

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