FG to set up Isolation Centres at International Airports to Curb Spread of Ebola Virus

As part of efforts to curb the spread of Ebola Virus, the Nigerian federal government is making plans to set up isolation disease centres at international airports across the country.

The government will be conducting this exercise in collaboration with foreign airlines flying into Nigeria, Punch reports.

According to reports, screening of international passengers suspected to have the virus has commenced.

President, Airlines Operators of Nigeria, Nogie Megison, told reporters that although it may be difficult to identify people who have been infected by the virus, airlines have been placed on red alert.