The Edo State government has warned residents of the state to adhere strictly to measures that will prevent the outbreak of Lassa fever, a deadly decease caused by rats.
The Director of Disease Control, Ministry of Health, Dr Osamwonyi Irowa, gave the warning in an interview with newsmen in Benin on Sunday .
Irowa advised the people to avoid getting into contact with rats, endeavour to keep food items in covered containers, keep their environments clean and avoid bush burning.
The director reminded the people that Edo is one of the states that have cases of Lassa fever.
“Edo Central and some parts of Edo North Senatorial Districts are endemic to the disease. One case of Lassa fever in any territory is an outbreak and we have had two cases in the state this year”, he said. (NAN)
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