Lassa Fever Outbreak: Ondo Government Stays Silent

Ekohotblog had earlier reported the fresh outbreak of Lassa Fever in Ondo State.

Currently, hearts are jumping into mouths over the outbreak of the deadly disease.

Fifteen deaths have been recorded, while twenty-eight lives are on the line as the government is yet to speak on the issue.

Daily Post source at the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, said score of patients have been affected by the deadly disease, disclosing that the hospital no longer have enough bed spaces for patients.

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It was also gathered that one of those were said to have been killed by the disease was the pregnant wife of one of the doctors in the hospital.

Confirming the incident in a telephone interview, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Wahab Adegbenro, said the issue is being addressed by government officials.

“I am currently at the governor’s office and we are having a meeting.

“That’s (Lassa fever outbreak) what we trying to address now. We are working on the report available and the next line of action. That is why I am in the governor’s office.

“There will be pronouncement after the meeting.”

Recall that a medical expert warned against the consumption of Garri as it might lead to the re-emergence of the virus.