An unidentified student has died of the deadly Lassa fever in Ebonyi State. The state governor Dave Umahi made this known at a town hall meeting in Abakalili, the state capital yesterday January 26th.
Speaking at the meeting, Umahi urged residents of the state to immediately go to the hospital for proper testing anytime they fall ill
“It may be Lassa fever and if it is detected early, it can be treated than when it reaches an advanced stage when it may be difficult to save the victim.”he said
Meanwhile the Rivers state government has declared “Operation Kill all Rats” in the state after 6 people died from the disease in the state.