The Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has disclosed
that the symptoms observed in Ode-Irele, where a strange ailment broke out,
bear no resemblance to those associated with the Ebola Virus Disease or any
known epidemic disease.
Governor Mimiko made the statement during a statewide
broadcast on the strange ailment which has killed about 17 people in the last
few days.
The Governor added that investigations thus far have been in
conjunction with development partners, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and
from the report sent to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. There are no
new cases of the ailment in the last 48 hours and none in the hospital.
He further stated that trained volunteers for active
surveillance and case management have been deployed, while advocacy and
sensitization efforts are ongoing in print and on electronic media.
Governor Mimiko further said that the final laboratory
results of cerebro spinal fluid, blood and urine specimens of victims taken for
examination are being awaited as this would help in surmounting the challenge
as soon as possible.
The Governor equally advised the people of Ondo State to
adhere to strict demands of hygiene such as regular washing of hands and
covering of mouths while sneezing.
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