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January 22, 2020
Sixteen people have been confirmed killed as a result of Lassa fever outbreak in Ondo State.
The State Chief Epidemiologist, Steven Fagbemi,disclosed this at the governor’s office in the Government House, in Akure.
Fagbemi made the disclosure while briefing GovernorOluwarotimi Akeredolu, as well as the local government chairmen from Ondo Northand Central senatorial districts of the State.
He also revealed that 84 cases have been reported sofar in the State since January 1, 2020.
According to the epidemiologist, 16 of the patientshave passed on, as their cases had reached the advanced stage before they weretaken to the hospital.
The outbreak is said to have affected Owo, AkokoSouth-West, Akure-South, and Ondo-West Local Government Areas of the State.
Also confirming the outbreak, the Commissioner forHealth, Wahab Adegbenro, noted that the disease has been occurring in the Statefor some years, especially during the dry season.
He, therefore, advised Nigerians to visit hospitals when they noticed symptoms of fever.