Lassa Fever Outbreak hits Ondo

Residents of Ondo state are now panicking over reports of outbreak of lassa fever in the state.

A source in one of the hospitals said score of patients have been affected by the deadly disease that now getting out of control.

The source disclosed to ROVING REPORTERS that there were more reported cases at the Federal Medical Centre in Owo, Ondo state and other state government hospitals.

Another unconfirmed report said the disease has claimed many lives at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo.

Confirming the incident in a telephone interview with ROVING REPORTERS , the commissioner for health,Dr. Wahab Adegbenro said the issue is being addressed by government officials.

“I am currently at the governor’s office and we are having a meeting.

That’s (Lassa fever outbreak )what we trying to address now. We are working on the report available and the next line of action. That is why i am in the governor’s office.

There will be pronouncement after the meeting. ”

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