This is no old story that Ondo state was hit with an epidemic which was earlier suspected to be Ebola,
While the authorities say that 17 people died, the unofficial sources provide a figure almost twice as big.
Ebola Alert group had previously sent the samples from the victims to Lagos for laboratory tests.
According to the recent update, the results of the strange illness tagged as #OndoX have arrived, and it is not Ebola virus. The samples also tested negative to five other deadly diseases.
While the authorities say that 17 people died, the unofficial sources provide a figure almost twice as big.
Ebola Alert group had previously sent the samples from the victims to Lagos for laboratory tests.
According to the recent update, the results of the strange illness tagged as #OndoX have arrived, and it is not Ebola virus. The samples also tested negative to five other deadly diseases.
#OndoX samples tests negative for:
Ebola Virus
Yellow Fever
Lassa Fever Virus
Rift Valley Fever Virus
Dengue Virus
West Nile Virus
Ebola Virus
Yellow Fever
Lassa Fever Virus
Rift Valley Fever Virus
Dengue Virus
West Nile Virus
Ailment
quick spread generated panic in the area, with many locals seeing
spiritual touch in the situation and trying to appease God with the
rituals.
The neurologic clinical symptoms include blindness, and loss of consciousness. Those affected die within 24 hours. However, three survivors have so far been registered, Premium Times reports with reference to Ebola Alert.
Dayo Adeyanju, state commissioner for health said,
“These and other measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of lives of our dear people of Irele. Let us continue to exercise calm and caution and eschew fear mongering as there is manifest evidence that the situation is being contained.
“In case of any suspected case, contact: WHO 08033720966, LGA DSNO – 08112524793 and the State Epidemiologist – 08062078384.”
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The neurologic clinical symptoms include blindness, and loss of consciousness. Those affected die within 24 hours. However, three survivors have so far been registered, Premium Times reports with reference to Ebola Alert.
Dayo Adeyanju, state commissioner for health said,
“These and other measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of lives of our dear people of Irele. Let us continue to exercise calm and caution and eschew fear mongering as there is manifest evidence that the situation is being contained.
“In case of any suspected case, contact: WHO 08033720966, LGA DSNO – 08112524793 and the State Epidemiologist – 08062078384.”
to read our previous post on this topic click here
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