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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