The Nigeria centre for disease control and prevention says 53 contacts linked to the confirmed case have been identified and are being monitored, as health authorities step up efforts to prevent further transmission. In its latest update, the NCDC says the patient, a 42-year-old woman who returned from Uganda through…...
The Nigeria centre for disease control and prevention says 53 contacts linked to the confirmed case have been identified and are being monitored, as health authorities step up efforts to prevent further transmission.
In its latest update, the NCDC says the patient, a 42-year-old woman who returned from Uganda through Addis Ababa, is receiving treatment in isolation and has shown remarkable improvement.
The agency says the national incident management system has been activated, with healthcare facilities directed to strengthen screening, infection prevention and control measures.
Meanwhile, a suspected case reported in rivers state on the 23rd of October has tested negative.
Read Also
The NCDC is urging Nigerians to cooperate with contact tracing teams, practise regular hand hygiene and avoid spreading unverified information.
It also advises anyone with possible exposure who develops symptoms to contact public health authorities before visiting a health facility.