Ebola: Two feared dead, 20 others hospitalised over excessive salt consumption

At least two people are feared dead, while 20 others are hospitalised in various hospitals in Plateau State after consuming excessive quantity of salt and bitter kola to prevent Ebola Virus Disease.

According to ThisDay newspaper, the two persons, who were rushed to the hospital by family members, collapsed in the morning after consuming too much salt over night.

They reportedly later died of high blood pressure in the hospital.

The medical personnel in the hospitals, where other patients are currently taking treatment in Jos, developed ulcer, while others stool profusely, having consumed the table salt in excess.