Amidst the global battle against the Coronavirus pandemic, the Federal government has issued a directive for Senior citizens and individuals with pre-existing medical conditions to remain at home.   During a press briefing today, the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, emphasized the vulnerability of elderly individuals to the virus based on recent studies. At the press briefing, Ehanire stated,   “It is important to note that many people who are infected with coronavirus will experience only mild symptoms and recover without incident. Of great concern are those with existing underlying medical conditions and senior citizens, who are known to be more vulnerable. We strongly advise these citizens to stay more at home. All Nigerians are required to continue taking necessary precaution...

Renowned commentator Reno Omokri has criticized the Federal government for its refusal to impose travel restrictions despite the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic.   Following the confirmation of the third case of Coronavirus in Nigeria by Health Minister Osagie Ehanire, Reno took to his Instagram page to question why the borders are closed against rice smuggling but not against the Coronavirus. ''How can you close your border for rice and open it for #CoronaVirus and have the audacity to call yourself a leader? If #COVID19 kills your citizens, who will eat the rice you are protecting? Are rice and fuel more important than human beings who will buy them?'' he wrote