Plateau reactivates isolation centres to prevent Ebola spread

The Plateau State Government reactivated isolation centres and strengthened disease surveillance to prevent the spread of Ebola, according to Vanguard. State Commissioner for Health Dr Nicholas Ba'amlong disclosed the measures during a press briefing in Jos, as reported by Premium Times. The government also directed its emergency preparedness team to assess safety measures at the airport and alert bordering local government areas, The Eagle Online reported.

What we know

• Plateau State Government reactivated isolation centres.
• Disease surveillance was strengthened across the state.
• Dr Nicholas Ba'amlong held a press briefing in Jos.
• Emergency teams were directed to assess airport safety.

Sources

1. Ebola: Plateau reactivates isolation centres, strengthens surveillance – Vanguard, 6 h ago
2. Ebola: Plateau reactivates isolation centres, intensifies surveillance – The Eagle Online, 5 h ago
3. Ebola: Plateau strengthens surveillance, reactivates isolation centres – The Sun, 3 h ago
4. Ebola: Plateau reopens isolation centres, steps up surveillance – Premium Times, 2 h ago

Updates

• 26 Oct, 19:17 WAT – Story text revised
• 26 Oct, 18:28 WAT – Now also reported by Premium Times
• 26 Oct, 16:16 WAT – Story published – 3 outlets

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