Gidd Blog reports that the Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa on Friday called for calm among residents of the state following the detection of the first case of Coronavirus brought in by an Italian.
Obasa said the need by Lagos residents not to panic over the incident stems from the fact that the state government has always been proactive in relation to safety of lives.
According to the Speaker, prior to the confirmation of the first case of Coronavirus in Lagos, the state government had kept its antennae alert and had constantly enlightened the people concerning the health concern.
While calling for inspection to also commence at the nation's sea ports, he urged residents to promptly report suspected cases adding that the Assembly would soon meet over the development.
He reminded Nigerians to call the federal government's line: 0800-970000-10 and appealed to Lagosians call the state's helplines: 08023169485 or 08033565529 or 08052817243 where cases are suspected.