19 Sept 2014

Ebola-Last Suspect Under Surveillance In Lagos Tests Negative

The Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola has revealed to the public the current status of the state as regards the deadly Ebola Virus Disease. The Governor disclosed this while giving an update on the virus at the State Secretariat Central Mosque, Alausa, Lagos.

The Governor said this recent development is an indication that the state is now safe, and school children can return to school on September 22.

He said, “The last time when we discussed the issue, I told you that about 19 people were still under observation over the Ebola Virus Disease. They were there not because they had the disease but because they were showing suspected symptoms.

“But I am glad to report to you that the last person under surveillance was cleared this morning. He tested negative and that means there is no more Ebola in Lagos.

“Now that the disease has been successfully contained, schools can resume for normal academic session.”

He however, said the state was government was observing strict measures to ensure the virus was confined to history.



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