Breaking: Lagos records two suspected cases of Monkey Pox

Two suspected cases of Monkey Pox have been recorded in Lagos state, according to the Lagos State Government.

The commissioner of Health, Dr. Jide Idris disclosed this at a news conference on Monday, saying that the two suspected cases were currently being investigated in the state.

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Though no confirmed case has been recorded, there is need to sensitise members of the public and provide adequate information on measures for prevention and control of the disease in line with the policy of the State government, he said.

The new airborne viral disease which broke out from Bayelsa State has been recorded in Akwa Ibom state and Rivers state.