Five new cases of Lassa fever discovered in Plateau
The Plateau State Health Commissioner, Dr. Kuden Kamshak on Tuesday said the state has reported four new cases of Lassa fever.
He
disclosed this while speaking to journalists in Jos.
Kamshak
said samples from the victims have been taken to Delta Sate for analysis and
investigation.
He said two have tested positive to the virus out of the 10 cases discovered in
the state.
He
also said one of the affected persons was a student of the University of Jos,
who has been treated and discharged.
He
said others have been discharged after been quarantined and observed for 21
days.
He
said, “We have commenced aggressive sensitization and awareness campaign in the
state.
The
campaigns are aimed at enlightening the people on how to prevent the disease
and curb the spread.”
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