The phrase laughter is the best medicine is one of the favourite quotes in the mouth of every Nigerians, even though not many know where the quote originates from. With so much power to heal and renew, the ability to laugh easily and frequently is a tremendous resource for surmounting problems, enhancing your relationships, and supporting both physical and emotional health. Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free, and easy to use.
The first case of the coronavirus in the sub-Sahara part of Africa was confirmed in Nigeria on Sunday the 1st of March 2020, after an Italian citizen working in Nigeria was alleged to have returned into the country showing symptoms similar to the Virus and Nigerians have reacted in an unusual manner to the outbreak.
With owners of pharmaceutical stores and supermarkets beginning to exploit the situation, as they increase the prices of face masks, infrared thermometer and hand sanitizers between 150% and 300%, Nigerian in twitter have resulted to the use of comedy not only to inform but also to keep the information in circulation, because after all who does not like a good laugh.
A look at the hashtag ” Coronavirusnigeria” would show the different reactions to the outbreak and a different approach to inform people about the virus.
This is partly because Nigerians despite the confirmation of the outbreak in the country have managed to remain optimistic about the situation and result to the comic side of viewing the Virus.
Here is a look at some of the most trending and hilarious tweets about the Virus in the country.
1) Apparently Nigerians have been through too much to be scared by the virus
2) With the era of fake news, Nigerians thought chloroquine cured the virus but probably not judging by this tweet
3) Remember the sweet victory Nigeria had over Ebola… it would seem Ebola is still sulking
4) Nose mask what?!
5) Finally Nigerians know they can beat this and survive
Nigeria may not be the best place in the world to live in, but as the country struggles with unemployment,poverty and more recent the coronavirus, social media like Twitter is helping to give people a reason to smile in difficult times.
Anyone who has been to an affected region in the past 14 days, and are well, should visit www.HSE.ie for advice.
