Lagos reports no cholera deaths in three days

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The Lagos State Government has announced a significant improvement in daily Cholera cases, stating that it has not recorded any death from the disease in the last 72 hours.

The state government also disclosed that there are evidence of ongoing low-grade community transmission, due to few cases still presenting to the hospitals.

Abayomi noted that the reduction in new daily cases and the absence of new deaths indicate interventions are bearing dividends but more importantly that residents are adhering to public health information and advice on safety measures and the need for early presentation to health facilities when symptoms develop.

Speaking on the source of the outbreak, Abayomi disclosed that it has been traced to unregulated street beverages and contaminated water supply.

 

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