In a bid to prevent the spread of the deadly Ebola virus, the Federal Government, in conjunction with airlines operating in the country, have agreed to set up isolation disease centres at international airports across the country.
The Federal Government Friday announced its resolve to collaborate with foreign airlines flying into Nigeria on measures to prevent the spread of the virus on friday.
This came about following the first suspected case of Ebola virus in Nigeria, which was made public on July 22, 2014, involving a 40-year-old man from Liberia, who later died.
Airline personnel and senior government officials confirmed that the aviation sector has been placed on red alert to bar the entry of the virus through the international airports.
The Coordinating General Manager, Aviation Parastatals, Mr. Yakubu Dati, said the Federal Government has commenced the screening of international passengers suspected to have the virus.
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