Public and private schools in Ebonyi shut on Jan. 18 to check the spread of Lassa fever outbreak in the state have reopened, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. NAN reports that government announced the closure of the schools for seven days, beginning from Jan. 18, but rescinded its decision due to the timely check of the disease. The commissioner commiserated with the families that lost their loved ones to the killer disease and urged all residents to always keep their environment clean. “The government and people of Ebonyi sympathise and condole with families that lost their loved ones to the disease.“We, however, call on the public to maintain good personal hygiene to stay safe. NAN reports that the Lassa fever outbreak claimed four lives, including two medical doctors ,while no fewer than 100 persons are currently hospitalised.

Source: The Guardian January 22, 2018 11:03 UTC