Audio By Carbonatix
Authorities in Cote d'Ivoire have tested the first person on the African continent for the Wuhan coronavirus, Cote d'Ivoire’s Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene said in a statement Sunday.
An Ivorian student who traveled from Beijing to Abidjan experienced symptoms such as coughing, sneezing and difficulty breathing, the ministry said.
The student was moved to a safe location on arrival at the airport and is currently under medical observation, the ministry said.
Authorities believe it is a case of pneumonia and not coronavirus, but the final diagnosis will be made after the analysis of the tests results, the ministry said.
The ministry urged residents not to panic, to maintain proper hygiene and to visit the closest health center in case of fever, cough or breathing difficulties.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Iran soccer team ordered to depart US immediately after World Cup matches
2 minutes -
Black Stars must approach Panama clash cautiously – Football analyst
2 minutes -
Search for six-year-old Ebola patient after armed men storm DR Congo hospital
3 minutes -
Zoomlion, NADMO and Dredge Masters intensify flood prevention efforts across Accra
7 minutes -
Mary Akosua Takpo
26 minutes -
The sale is lost in the silence: Why follow-up discipline is the most underrated driver of revenue
31 minutes -
Minority commends Roads Minister for leadership, performance
32 minutes -
2026 World Cup: We need to win for Partey – Kwasi Sibo
34 minutes -
Estonian Business Angels Network partners with Pan African AI Summit 2026
37 minutes -
Flood concerns stall Mankranso 24-Hour Market Project as residents demand relocation
39 minutes -
Asamoah Gyan named brand ambassador for DOSH Health Insurance
43 minutes -
Bluewhale Construction breaks ground for 18-storey luxury apartment tower near Labadi Beach
51 minutes -
England has real chance of winning World Cup 2026 – John Terry
57 minutes -
NDC reduced ministers but expanded diplomatic payroll – Oppong Nkrumah
57 minutes -
FACT CHECK: Kennedy Agyapong’s claim that NPP government didn’t do anything in 8 years to complete Afari hospital false
1 hour