Residents of Irele township in Ondo state have been hit by a deadly disease which is similar to but more dangerous than Ebola.
According to reports, the victims wake up blind, with a terrible headache and die within a few hours.
At least 15 people who contracted the disease are feared dead.
Ondo state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Dayo Adeyanju, told Channels Television that the disease was discovered yesterday but didn’t say how the victims contracted the disease or how it can be passed on to others.”It is strange and it’s symptoms include headache and loss of sight. The local and international health institutions are already carrying out investigations on the causes and treatment of the ailment.”Dr Adeyanju also allayed the fears of the residents of the area and the state, stating that the situation is under control.
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