No want for panic – FG tells Nigerians as lady exams constructive for Ebola virus in FCT

The Federal Government has appealed to Nigerians to stay calm after a girl who travelled to Nigeria from Ugandan examined constructive for Ebola virus within the FCT.

In a press release launched, the Ministry of Health says it’s working with the NCDC and related well being authorities in the direction of taking the required steps to guard public well being and strengthen surveillance following the affirmation of the Ebola illness case within the FCT.

‘’There is not any want for panic. What issues is staying knowledgeable, practising good hand hygiene, figuring out the signs and looking for steering from public well being authorities when you suspect publicity.”

The Ministry reminded Nigerians that Ebola spreads by way of direct contact with the blood or physique fluids of an contaminated one who is sick or has died, or contaminated supplies. It added that the viral illness doesn’t unfold earlier than signs start.

For dependable info or to report a suspected case, the Ministry urged Nigerians to name the NCDC toll-free line 6232 which is offered 24 hours a day, seven days every week.