Edo State has continued to record a steady rise in the number of confirmed cases and fatalities from Lassa fever with the government calling for the cooperation and support of residents to stop the spread of the disease.

Speaking to journalists in Benin City, the Edo State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akoria Obehi, said the state has recorded eight new cases of Lassa fever in the last 24 hours, with one new death.

She said the new cases were recorded in Etsako West, Esan North East, Esan West and Egor Local Government Areas (LGAs), reiterating the need for residents across all communities to observe preventive measures against the spread of the disease.

Reassuring the government’s commitment to contain the pandemic and ensure the health of citizens, the Commissioner said 42 persons are currently on admission at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital.

by Morris Osumili