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Following the announcement of 10 new cases of COVID-19, @NigeriaGov announced the closure of all the country’s airports to all international flights as part of the measures to curb spread of the disease. #COVID19Nigeria

— Government of Nigeria (@NigeriaGov) March 21, 2020

In the early hours of this morning, my father tragically passed away after having contracted COVID-19.

Please keep him in your prayers. This virus is taking millions all across the world. Please ISOLATE and listen to medical advice!

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ

— Ali Milani (@AliMilaniUK) March 21, 2020

So shortness of breath is a corona symptom right but you know what also gives me shortness of breath? Anxiety. And you know what has been giving me anxiety? Thinking I have corona.

— sin (@sin_xia) March 21, 2020

I no fit laugh.

How are they expected to "work from home", do they have access to the Internet. Are ministries fully computer based? https://t.co/y3ZDC808t4

— Onye Nkuzi (@cchukudebelu) March 20, 2020

The last time I heard this many ambulance sirens piercing the NYC night was 9/11 . #COVID19 is slamming us…8000 cases and counting, hospitals full, #Trump declared us a national emergency zone. Things turned radically today….our surge has started. pic.twitter.com/jEwk7W2upe

— Laurie Garrett (@Laurie_Garrett) March 21, 2020

1) The COVID-19 confirmation test for the suspected case at Bodija has come back POSITIVE. The result was released at 17:35 PM of March 21, 2020. Oyo State Public Health Officials are collaborating with the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan’s team on the case.

— Seyi Makinde (@seyiamakinde) March 21, 2020

This is what we want to see. This should go viral so others see and reflect. Well done CCC👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/bY1f60YJ57

— Dr Dípò Awójídé (@OgbeniDipo) March 21, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak, New York:

March 21: 10,356 cases
March 17: 1,700 cases
March 13: 421 cases
March 9: 142 cases
March 5: 11 cases
March 1: 1 case

People are being selfish. #StayHomeSaveLives. Help to #FlattenTheCurve. #PleaseStayHome #COVID19outbreak #CoronavirusNewYork pic.twitter.com/JJWqihwtB6

— Veni, vidi, vici (@isiah4congress) March 22, 2020

One of the cases in Abuja presents an interesting scenario:

“One of the passengers on the British Airways’ flight works with the FIRS and he is among those who tested positive.”

There is biometric sign-in at the FIRS headquarters in Wuse Zone 5 where he works with others.

— Shehu Audu (@IGONO) March 21, 2020

Is there anyone that works in a Federal/ State/ Teaching or General hospital in Nigeria that has an Emergency ward that looks like this?
I didn’t say an ICU.
An Emergency ward? #FixNaijaHealthCare
If #COVIDー19 overwhelms us, a lot of ashes will be burnt. #CoronavirusPandemic https://t.co/5snw4837OF

— Nma Halliday MD (@nma_halliday) March 22, 2020

You came back from the UK on Friday night,they screened you and advice you on the need for self isolation to prevent spreading it but you foolishly went to your Father's birthday party in Ejigbo,Lagos… Some of you "Abroad People" are just mad…

— Bishop Zheun (@zheun85) March 22, 2020

Lessons of the progression of this virus in other countries were there for us to learn from.
But we didn't learn, and this is partially because of the incredible incompetence of our leaders in power and the lack of social capital amongst the population.
Take a look at this.

— Oga Leo♂️ (@zas_leo) March 22, 2020

President @MBuhari 's daughter returned and is on self-isolation but Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu, returned over the weekend and, rather than go into isolation, addressed a live press conference yesterday at the Government House. One good, one bad! Sad

— sulaiman aledeh (@aledeh) March 22, 2020

-We are receiving a lot of traffic on our enquiry lines, so be patient and keep trying. We are expanding our toll-free lines@08000Corona @aproko_doctor @NgComCommission@LagosPHCB@lagoshsc@nighealthwatch@EpidAlert#ForADiseaseFreeLagos#ForAGreaterLagos

— LSMOH (@LSMOH) March 20, 2020

All public offices will go on a 14-day lockdown in Lagos State – Gov. Sanwo-Olu.#Coronavirus#COVIDー19 #COVID19NIGERIA

— Channels Television (@channelstv) March 22, 2020

Graduating Class—we had to postpone graduation ceremonies until late summer but we want to celebrate and honor you and your families for your accomplishments.For now, stay safe and keep social distance. You are our pride and our future. pic.twitter.com/emS0jtD6mO

— Renu Khator (@UHpres) March 20, 2020

Wanna be Superman and save people? Stay Home… Stop #Covid_19 pic.twitter.com/12JQKQ9zec

— Niran Maharjan (@DrNi_Run) March 20, 2020

Just heard the story of a woman with eleven bottles of Calpol in her trolley refusing to hand *one* over to a woman whose child was actually ill (and not with the virus, not that that makes any difference). Is this who we are, now?

— S J Watson (@SJ_Watson) March 20, 2020

Oh well I have caught it. Had to happen sometime. Be back at work in 7 days to join the growing ranks of immune NHS workers fighting the fight. #COVID19

— Matt Laundy (@mlaundy) March 19, 2020

My Quarantine Routine

I just wanted to share what works for me. This is just to give me structure and a sense of stability

9 am – 2 am: wake up & stare at my phone

— Kevin Farzad (@KevinFarzad) March 20, 2020

If you find out about a nation-threatening pandemic and your first move is to adjust your stock portfolio you should probably not be in a job that serves the public interest.

— Andrew Yang🧢⬆️🇺🇸 (@AndrewYang) March 20, 2020

I noticed most of the information and awareness on the coronavirus is in big English. Meanwhile a huge number of our population can’t understand. So I have cut out 2mins videos in Yoruba, Igbo and pidgin ( couldn’t get a hausa person in short time).

— Niyi Akinmolayan (@niyiakinmolayan) March 20, 2020

My heart goes out to everyone dealing with anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges. It’s easy to slip into another episode during this pandemic while self-isolating or practicing social distancing. Please try to hang in there.

— Soph (@SkusSkus) March 20, 2020

Day 2: Today I will be leading the tweet marathon for #5daysforCOVID19 and we will be discussing what social distancing really means?

We have all been hearing about it right? Let's get into it and maybe talk about #ThePlansCoronaRuined

RT if you see this pic.twitter.com/GvTxUJgurR

— Kvng Jay 😷 (@DrJohnAfam) March 21, 2020

At this site hour when #COVID is weighing heavily on the world and we have our own #COVID19NIGERIA , I want to draw our attention to the IDPs in Nigeria. What is the plan? We have to know that this people will really suffer if it hits them. @NCDCgov @WHO @WHONigeria @Fmohnigeria

— Baby steps of pain (@Snowwhyet) March 21, 2020

"They are fighting a war here and they are losing."

Chief correspondent @RamsaySky reports from a hospital in the Italian city worst-hit by the #coronavirus pandemic.

More from inside the hospital here: https://t.co/3rnUUTP3tX pic.twitter.com/iXP9DM56fo

— Sky News (@SkyNews) March 21, 2020

"Nobody wants to go close to me."

After Nigeria recorded its first positive #COVID19 case, a story went viral on social media. It claimed the patient's taxi driver was demanding a payment not to spread the disease. The story was fake, but the impact on Jude has been very real. pic.twitter.com/THJRVOhEmj

— BBC News Africa (@BBCAfrica) March 21, 2020

COVID19 is showing us:

1. How fragile the global economy is.
2. Everything and everyone is connected.
3. One country’s carelessness can affect the entire globe.
4. Basic healthcare above anything else.
5. Government(s) will forever be relevant.
6. Nature is powerful.

— Oluyomi Ojo (@OluyomiOjo) March 20, 2020

If you’re feeling helpless right now and are fortunate to have a few dollars to spare, there are many organizations helping people suffering from the fallout of Covid-19.

In my first for @voxdotcom, I explain where and why you should donate: https://t.co/FLOwEy8u4M

— . (@MarisaKabas) March 21, 2020

We as citizens must make sure this trend does not continue.

Educate everyone around you about:

1. Handwashing
2. Social distancing
3. Staying at home whenever possible#Coronavirus #COVID19 https://t.co/VYSJeIGxjy pic.twitter.com/iwJWm69yKu

— Dr Ola Brown (@NaijaFlyingDr) March 21, 2020

Stop panic buying.

I know many of you are tense and nervous.

But it has real consequences for vulnerable people.

Just think. And stop it.

— Sajid Javid (@sajidjavid) March 20, 2020

Last night, all over the country, a virus returned from the pub in the bodies of people too selfish to believe that their own self-amusement was subordinate to the health of others. This morning, that virus will shed from their hungover bodies and begin to kill people.

— Stephen McGann (@StephenMcGann) March 21, 2020

So, ladies, we're all just gonna collectively agree when we return back to working full time out of the house, we're not putting back on our bras, right? #askingforafriend

— Amy G Dala MD (@AmyGDalaMD) March 21, 2020

Intl Flights Suspension

Lagos (LOS) and Abuja (ABV) airports will be closed to international flight operations from 23MAR20 till 23APR20.
Note that domestic flights remain unaffected and will continue to operate.#LagosAirport#StaySafe#StayStrong#CoronaVirusUpdate #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/wX72FxwwUJ

— Lagos Airport (@LOSairport) March 21, 2020

Thursday. My last day at the Library (a day after it was shut to the public). pic.twitter.com/A7ggu35Vug

— Tal Mitnick is a hero. (@kolatubosun) March 21, 2020

“If I get corona, I get corona. At the end of the day, I'm not gonna let it stop me from partying”: Spring breakers are still flocking to Miami, despite coronavirus warnings. https://t.co/KoYKI8zNDH pic.twitter.com/rfPfea1LrC

— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 18, 2020

My friend sent me this ECG from NY and I cannot believe this to be true. Cath revealed mild CAD and an EF of 40 percent. Patient turned out to be COVID positive. Has anyone else seen STEMI mimickers like this from COVID? pic.twitter.com/0FRKKzP2Fv

— Charles Beale MD (@beale_md) March 20, 2020

Earlier today, Donald Trump said Chloroquine was approved for Coronavirus treatment. This claim has now been denied 🙅🏾‍♂️ by the US Food and Drug Agency FDA.

Nigerians pls DO NOT HOARD/USE Chloroquine in anticipation of Coronavirus.

This can lead to death.
Let me explain.
Thread/

— #OurFavOnlineDoc 🩺 🇬🇧 (@DrOlufunmilayo) March 19, 2020

"The FDA is committed to continuing to provide regulatory flexibility and guidance, but let me make one thing clear. FDA's responsibility to the American people is to ensure that products are safe and effective… and that we are continuing to do that." – @SteveFDA pic.twitter.com/cIMG0mLYpQ

— U.S. FDA (@US_FDA) March 19, 2020

My friend sent me this ECG from NY and I cannot believe this to be true. Cath revealed mild CAD and an EF of 40 percent. Patient turned out to be COVID positive. Has anyone else seen STEMI mimickers like this from COVID? pic.twitter.com/0FRKKzP2Fv

— Charles Beale MD (@beale_md) March 20, 2020

A funny thing about quarantining is hearing your partner in full work mode for the first time. Like, I’m married to a “let’s circle back” guy — who knew?

— Laura Norkin (@inLaurasWords) March 19, 2020

If you see a patient especially non-diabetic or non-alcoholic with sudden unexplained low blood sugar+/-loss of consciousness. Pls ask 4 consumption of Chloroquine. People are swallowing it recklessly to prevent COVID-19. Pls, see your Dr b4 taking medications. 💊 are not candies

— Ovundah Nyeche (@Ovdiasis) March 19, 2020

In our bid to fight #COVID19 and protect our residents, I gave a press briefing today announcing the closures of clubs, bars, and other social gatherings in addition to other announcements affecting religious and academic institutions of all levels. pic.twitter.com/T9PmVZhpPR

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) March 20, 2020