Two suspected Ebola cases in Yola, Adamawa State, have tested negative, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said.
The state’s Public Health Emergency Operations Centre received the report on October 30. Both people were isolated, and contact listing began while samples were tested.
“Fortunately, the samples turned out negative for EBV after two rounds of testing,” said NCDC Director-General Jide Idris.
Nigeria’s only confirmed case is still the imported Bundibugyo infection in Abuja, confirmed on October 20. That patient was evacuated to Switzerland on October 26. NCDC’s October 29 situation report listed 62 contacts under monitoring.
Idris urged Nigerians to stay calm and avoid spreading unverified information. He said anyone with fever, severe weakness, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhea or unexplained bleeding should seek care immediately, report any travel or contact history, and not self-medicate.
If you have these symptoms after possible exposure, call NCDC on 6232. If the line does not connect, contact your state Ministry of Health or nearest government hospital by phone before going in person.
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