TWO PERSONS CONFIRMED DEAD AS LASSA FEVER BREAKOUT IN RIVER STATE

The report we got yesterday confirmed that two persons have died in an outbreak of Lassa fever in Rivers State.
The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Theophilous Odageme, who confirmed the outbreak Tuesday in a statement, advised members of the public not to
panic because the state government had taken a proactive measure to contain an outbreak.

The statement further called on residents to report any of such symptoms as persistent high fever, stooling, vomiting, bleeding from the nose, mouth and anus to nearest health centre without delay.

He in his statement as well advised members of the public to maintain good hygiene and quickly report any case of Lassa Fever to the nearest health centre or hospital for urgent attention.