Schools Shut In Ebonyi Over Lassa Fever Outbreak

The state government said the directive is part of a measure to curb the spread of disease in the state.

Health Commissioner Umuzuruike Daniel also confirmed the death of four victims by telephone interview on Thursday.

Three of them were well-done by health workers who were undergoing treatment. He said: "We have four person in our  facilities in Ebonyi state and one in Irua in Edo."

He added: "We have tracked down and set out where they are released, including Ogbe Hausa, Abakaliki and Afikpo and we are working closely to ensure that we look for new cases and monitor them.

Daniel explained that the deceased included one patient, two doctors and one nurse and 139 confirmed cases had been monitored.

According to him, the country has started to raise awareness and educate people on how to prevent the spread of the disease.

The commissioner also added that in order to contain the outbreak, schools closed today will be re-opened once the situation is properly addressed

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