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NCDC Says Two Unconfirmed Cases Of Ebola Virus Uncovered In North East

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By Ayodele Oni

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Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, (NCDC) has identified two suspected cases of Ebola Virus Disease in the North Eastern part of the Nigeria.

 

The NCDC disclosed this in a post via its official X handle on Saturday.

 

The centre revealed that the two suspected cases were identified in the North-East region and that samples have been collected for testing.

 

“Two suspected Ebola cases identified in north-east, says NCDC.”

 

The agency further said it has deployed rapid response teams to the affected states to trace contacts and contain any possible spread.

 

It urged Nigerians not to panic, but to observe strict hygiene, avoid bushmeat, and report any symptoms like fever, vomiting, bleeding and diarrhoea to the nearest health facility.

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The agency stated that it is working with state governments and partners to ensure the situation is under control.

 

The agency  further said laboratory results are being awaited.


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