Lassa fever : 2 dead, 7 quarantined in Imo
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- Jan 24, 2018
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An outbreak of Lassa fever has been reported in Imo state, with two persons dead and seven others quarantined.
The Imo State Health Commissioner, Dr. Angela Uwakwem, who confirmed the death said two persons died of the virus after they were “referred out of” the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri.
Uwakwem said, “We have seven suspected cases of Lassa fever. Two are confirmed.
“The Imo State Government is working hard to establish the point of first contact. The media should also help us to enlighten our people.
“People should stop unnecessary shaking of hands. People should also stop eating exposed foods. The virus is caused by rats, so people should be encouraged to make use of rat poison in their homes.”
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