No Ebola Case In Abia – Gov. Orji

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Abia State Governor Theodore Orji has dismissed the rumour that the dreaded Ebola virus has infiltrated the state.

The governor said there was no recorded case of the virus in any part of the state.

Speaking with reporters, in Umuahia, the state capital, Orji dismissed the rumour some people were spreading in the media on the disease.

The governor urged people to allow his administration to do its work instead of creating panic.

Orji said the government had taken precautionary measures to ensure that the virus does not enter the state.

The governor said a committee on the virus had been set up, adding that the members were sensitising the people on how to prevent infection.

He said: “The committee was set up to chase Ebola virus away from the state, instead of the virus chasing us in the state. We have ordered for all the necessary equipment to fight the virus. The Health Commissioner purchased the equipment.”

Orji said his administration was ready to tackle the challenge of the virus.

He said: “Just like we did against kidnapping, I want to thank the doctors for their sensitisation on how to avoid contracting the virus.

“We must be ready to face it when the need arises. For now, it is not yet here.

“I am speaking as the governor. After consulting with experts in the medical field, there is no Ebola in any part of Abia.”

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