The Director-General, Lagos Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, has urged Lagosians to be safety conscious and protect themselves against the outbreak of Coronavirus, also known as Covid-19, and any other airborne diseases.

The DG made the appeal while sensitising market men and women at Kairo Market in Oshodi on the need to be more careful and safety conscious, especially with the spread of the virus around the globe.

According to him, Coronavirus is transmittable through, coughing, sneezing and touching infected objects or person(s) and then touching one’s eyes, nose and mouth, adding that some of the symptoms of the virus include running nose, sore throat, fever, headache, shortness of breath and chest pain.

Mojola advised residents to wash their hands after using the toilet, sneezing or coughing, playing with pets or sporting, before and after eating, advocating the use of hand sanitisers and keeping away from someone coughing or sneezing.

He also stated that in the case of suspected infection, persons should desist from self-medication, isolate themselves as well as visit any government hospitals for free medical checks and tests.