31 Monkey Pox Cases In Lagos, Ekiti, Ogun, Others

Monkey pox victim Image credit: Alamy

Monkey pox, which started with an index case in Bayelsa on September 22, has spread to six other states, including Lagos.

Lassa Fever Kills 35, Infects 76, Says FG

Prof Isaac Adewole

The Federal Government has put the number of reported cases of Lassa Fever outbreak in eight states at 76 with 35 deaths already recorded and 14 cases confirmed by laboratories. The government, which said measures had been put in place to curtail further spread and reduce mortality among those affected, however, ruled out placing travel restrictions from and to areas currently affected.