Monkey Pox Confirmed in Abia

Abia State has recorded one positive case of monkeypox.

Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, who chaired the State’s Executive Council meeting on Monday, stated this.

He noted that there were 13 suspected cases, one of which was positive, nine negative cases and three uncertified with no death recorded yet.

According to Kanu, the case of monkey pox was recorded in Isiala Ngwa local government area.

He stated Abia has opened centres, including Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba, adding that more centres would be announced soon.

The Special Adviser on Health, Dr. Ngozi Azodo, called on citizens to maintain good hygiene, reduce contact with animals, and stay away from people with suspected cases.