The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Mordi Ononye, revealed that 24 persons suspected to be infected has been placed on quarantine for futher checkup and close supervision.
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According to Ononye statement on Sunday, he said, “An outbreak of Lassa fever was reported in Delta State on 26th January, 2018. Since then, the state has recorded seven confirmed cases and three deaths. 24 persons have been placed under surveillance.
“Two of the dead patients are from Anambra State. Some of the cases were referred from FMC, Asaba to the Institute of Lassa Fever, Irrua. The first case has been treated and discharged.”
The commissioner said the state government in collaboration with the state Primary Health Development Agency was also carrying out an enlightenment programme for the residents. He urged the residents to report suspected cases of Lassa fever to the nearest medical centres.
“The Ministry of Health through its Rapid Response Team has been coordinating the state’s response to contain the disease from spreading.
