…isolates suspected infected persons, launches contact identification, listing, laboratory tests
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has identified two suspected cases of Ebola disease in the North-East region.
NCDC said both individuals had been isolated, while contact identification and listing were ongoing and laboratory tests were being conducted.
The Centre, in an update on Saturday, warned against treating the suspected cases as confirmed infections, noting that confirmation would depend on laboratory results.
“Being classified as suspected cases does not mean they are confirmed Ebola cases; confirmation is subject to laboratory results,” it said.
NCDC urged Nigerians to maintain good hand hygiene, practise proper sanitation and adhere to guidance from public health authorities.
The agency added that further updates would be provided as verified information became available.
