WHO says good respiratory hygiene can reduce the spread of COVID-19

COVID-19

By Cecilia Ologunagba

Abuja, March 30, 2020 (NAN) The World Health Organisation (WHO) says good respiratory hygiene can reduce the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville said this on its official twitter account @WHOAFRO.

The agency also advised people to take particular caution in public spaces – maintain a physical distance of one metre from other people if you can.

According to the UN health agency, South Africa remains the country most affected by the virus on the continent with 1,280 cases, one death and 31 recoveries.

It said that 46 countries in Africa had reported a total 4,282 cases of COVID-19, 134 deaths and 302 recoveries.

Meanwhile, Nigeria has so far confirmed 111 cases of COVID-19 with one death. (NAN)

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