So, there have been loads of posts on the value of staying indoors to reduce the risk of spreading the virus and to ‘flatten the curve’. Some commentators have said that, a lot of the steps suggested, including:

• Social distancing,
• Regularly washing hands with soap or alcohol-based sanitisers and
• Total lockdown or stay indoors orders may not be effective in our local situation.

This is because not everyone has access to running water, soap or sanitisers. In addition, that a lot of people need to work daily to earn a living. As such, this makes staying indoors not a viable option.

Furthermore, that many people live in very crowded conditions and as a result, potentially heighten the risk of rapidly spreading the virus.

• Whilst I understand both sides of the ‘argument or discussion’, the fact is that something needs to be done. Whatever needs to be done has to take account of Nigeria’s peculiar situation.
• Without a doubt, staying indoors reduces the risk of spreading the virus.
• When you stay at home and someone in your household has the virus, you can potentially contain it in the affected household.
• From what we know of the virus, the vast majority of those affected recover fully and experience mild to medium symptoms.
• We also understand that the following categories of people are likely to have or experience adverse reactions:
• those who are vulnerable including the elderly or people with underlying health conditions.