The Kwara State Commissioner for
Health, Sulyman Alege confirmed one case of Lassa fever in Babanla community of
Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state.
He briefed journalists in his office today announcing that out of the
five samples sent to Virology unit of the Lagos University Teaching
Hospital, only one of a ten-year-old boy tested positive.
He added he has sent his medical team to the area to monitor the
patient and those who had contact with him. According to the
Commissioner, isolation centres will be created at Omu Aran general
hospital for the patient which is closer to the community and appealed
to the people of the state not to panic as the government will do
everything to ensure their safety.
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