The Lagos State Ministry of Health has advised passengers on British Airways flights BA75 and KLM 587 which arrived Lagos on March 18 to immediately commence self-isolation.
The ministry said in a statement it shared on Twitter this evening that the passengers had been exposed to confirmed coronavirus cases.
The statement reads, “Lagos has confirmed seven new cases of COVID-19 bringing total confirmed cases in Lagos to 18.
“Six out of the seven new cases have travel history outside Nigeria in the last one week.
“One of the seven new cases is a close contact of a confirmed case.
“Of the total 18 confirmed cases in Lagos, two have recovered and have been discharged.
“Take note that travellers on Flights BA75 and KLM 587 which arrived in Lagos on the 18th March, 2020 have been exposed to confirmed COVID-19 cases.
“Travellers on the said flights BA75 and KLM587 should observe strict self isolation and reach out to us on 08000corona if they have any symptoms.”
