Cases of Lassa Fever Confirmed in Ondo
Five cases of Lassa Fever have been confirmed in two local
governments of Owo and Akoko South West areas of Ondo State.
Three cases have been reported at Owo Local Government,
while two cases were reported in Akoko South-West.
Of the three cases in Owo, one involving a female student
was recorded at the Achievers University, prompting its management to close the
institution while students were asked to embark on three weeks semester break.
Addressing journalists on the issue, the Vice-Chancellor,
Prof. Tunji Ibiyemi, said that the institution recorded just one isolated case
of Lassa Fever in a female student who must have contracted it from her off
campus residence.
While
noting that the lady has been given the best of medical treatment at the
Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo and would soon be discharged, Ibiyemi said
the school has declared a three-week break.
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