No confirmed Ebola case in Adamawa as suspected cases test negative
Nairametrics's headline. Reported by Nairametrics, Channels Television.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Nairametrics, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that two suspected Ebola cases reported in Adamawa State tested negative after two rounds of laboratory testing, and no confirmed case has been recorded in the state. Channels Television, citing the NCDC, reported that the agency worked with the Adamawa State Government and its Ministry of Health and Human Services to investigate reports of suspected Ebola Virus Disease in Yola. The excerpts supplied do not give further details of the investigation or any follow-up steps.
Key points
- Nairametrics reported that the NCDC confirmed two suspected Ebola cases in Adamawa State tested negative.
- Nairametrics said the suspected cases underwent two rounds of laboratory testing.
- Nairametrics reported that no confirmed Ebola case has been recorded in Adamawa State.
- Channels Television reported that the NCDC is working with the Adamawa State Government to investigate suspected Ebola cases in Yola.
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No confirmed Ebola case in Adamawa as suspected cases test negative. According to Nairametrics, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that two suspected Ebola cases reported in Adamawa State tested negative after two rounds of laboratory testing, and no confirmed case has been recorded in the state. Channels Television, citing the NCDC, reported that the agency worked with the Adamawa State Government and its Ministry of Health and Human Services to investigate reports of suspected Ebola Virus Disease in Yola. The excerpts supplied do not give further details of the investigation or any follow-up steps. Covered by 2 publications. Nairametrics: No confirmed Ebola case in Adamawa as suspected cases test negative. Channels Television: Ebola: Suspected Cases In Adamawa Tested Negative, Says NCDC.
Who is covering it
- Nairametrics Nigeria No confirmed Ebola case in Adamawa as suspected cases test negative The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that two suspected Ebola cases reported in Adamawa State tested negative after two rounds of laboratory testing, with no confirmed case recorded in the state. 3 h ago · Tier 2
- Channels Television Nigeria Ebola: Suspected Cases In Adamawa Tested Negative, Says NCDC "The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) is working closely with the Adamawa State Government, through the State Ministry of Health and Human Services, to investigate report of suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Yola, Adamawa State. 2 h ago · Tier 2
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