Lassa fever: Four people quarantined in Yobe

Yobe State government has quarantined four people for clinical analysis over suspected case of Lassa fever.

The state commissioner for health, Bello Kawuwa disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday.

He said seven people were initially quarantined but three have been discharged.

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He added that a second laboratory test would be carried out on the four people who have been quarantined.

Kawuwa said, “In July, about seven cases of suspected Lassa fever were reported in Yobe.

“They were subjected to normal clinical appraisal and three of the seven were looking less of Lassa fever.

“We will let you know when the result of the second laboratory test is released.

“We have isolated the cases to prevent unnecessary contact.

“Our epidemic response team has also gone to the affected communities to carry out contact-tracing as well as enlighten the people on how to deal with the situation.”

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