Lassa fever: Only 13 persons still under observation - Delta Govt
The Delta State GovernÂment has disclosed that only 13 persons were
still under observation in the state to determine whether they have
Lassa fever or not.
A statement signed by the state Commissioner for InÂformation. Mr.
Patrick Ukah, said that the 13 persons will be closely monitored for one
more week.
According to the statement, out of 55 contacts in the state, 32 have been declared free of the disease.
Mr. Ukah stated that the sensitization and advocacy to Local Government
Areas, PriÂmary Health Care Centers, schools, market places, among
others, will not just continue, but will be intensified to achieve the
desired result.
He advised all persons livÂing in the state to keep their environment clean and cultiÂvate appropriate sanitary beÂhaviours.
Meanwhile, the Delta State Government has approved the contract for the
construction of
Issele-Uku/Onicha-Uku/UgÂbodu/Nkwu-Nzu/Obomkpa/Idumu-Ogo roads in
Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state.
The state Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah, who disclosed
this after the state Executive Council meeting in Asaba on Thursday,
disclosed that the first phase of the proÂject will be the completion of
the 6.65 km length from IduÂmu-Ogo to Obomkpa.
The Information CommisÂsioner said that the approval of the contract
was in line with the determination of the state govÂernment to link
rural commuÂnities to the urban centres.
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