RENEWED LASSA FEVER HITS ONDO, CLAIMED 1, 24 CASES IDENTIFIED

“The state government has stepped up efforts to stem the virus with various enlightenment campaigns using various media outlets. We have also strengthened the isolation centres with more nurses, doctors and drugs”, he said

Penpushing, however, recalled that in July last year, about five cases were recorded with the government deploying adequate equipment and personnel to stem the tide, while the recent development showed a spread from its known area of reach Owo and Ose to other local government areas of the state.

Meanwhile, Lassa fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic illness of two-21 days duration that occurs in West Africa. The virus is transmitted to humans via contact with food or household items contaminated by rodents.