Moneypox Spreads To Ogun, Ekiti States

Ogun and Ekiti States have joined among states that have recorded about 31 cases of the deadly Monkeypox virus.

This was according to the Abuja division of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), which gave seven states where the deadly virus has been recorded as Ogun, Ekiti, Akwa Ibom, Lagos, Cross River, Bayelsa and Rivers.

Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, the National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of NCDC said in a statement on Monday that samples of the 31 cases had been collected and that the agency was awaiting results.

“Samples have been collected from each suspected case for laboratory confirmation. Results are still awaited. So far, there have been no deaths recorded.

“It is unlikely that many of the suspected cases are actually monkeypox but all are being investigated. Nigerians are once advised to remain calm, avoid self-medication and report any suspected case to the nearest health facility.Public health authorities across the country have been well informed on what to do when a suspected case arises,” Ihekweazu said.