New viral epidermic, Monkey Pox has spread to Akwa Ibom State.
The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Charles Udoh confirmed a case of the disease which was first detected in Bayelsa state has been detected in Akwa Ibom.
He added that two other suspected cases are under investigation.
“Monkeypox currently has no treatment and no vaccine,” Mr. Udoh said. “It looks like small pox but the rashes are larger while the disease is milder.”
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“The era of avoiding excessive handshake, regular hand-washing and abstinence from bush meat is here again.
“We will provide more information subsequently,” the commissioner said.
At least 13 people suspected to be affected by the viral disease are on admittance in hospitals in neighbouring Bayelsa and Rivers states.
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