The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified two suspected cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Nigeria’s North-East region.
Both individuals have been isolated, while contact identification and listing are ongoing. Laboratory tests are also being conducted to determine their infection status.
NCDC in a statement on its official facebook said the identification of the two individuals as suspected cases does not mean they have tested positive for Ebola, as confirmation is subject to laboratory results.
Members of the public are advised to maintain good hand hygiene, practise enhanced sanitation and adhere to public health guidelines to minimise the risk of infection.
Further updates are expected as verified information becomes available.
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