NCDC Confirms Negative Ebola Tests in Adamawa State
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirmed that two suspected cases of Ebola reported in Yola, Adamawa State, tested negative after two rounds of laboratory testing. The index case previously confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory remains the only confirmed infection in Nigeria.
The report of the two individuals presenting Ebola-like symptoms was received by the Adamawa State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre on October 30. Following this, the individuals were isolated, and public health measures were activated.
Samples were collected and tested, resulting in negative findings for the Ebola virus. The NCDC stated that there are currently no laboratory-confirmed Ebola cases in Adamawa State and commended the Adamawa State Commissioner for Health and his team for their swift response.
The NCDC will continue to provide technical support to strengthen the state's response operations and monitor the situation.
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