Plateau State reactivates isolation centres, boosts Ebola surveillance

The Plateau State Government reactivated isolation centres and stepped up disease surveillance, according to Vanguard. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas Ba'amlong, said the measures aim to prevent Ebola spread and included public awareness campaigns, according to The Eagle Online. Premium Times reported the reactivation during a press briefing in Jos on Monday.

What we know

• Plateau State reactivated isolation centres
• Intensified disease surveillance and public awareness
• Commissioner for Health Dr Nicholas Ba'amlong announced measures
• Goal is to prevent Ebola spread in the state

Sources

1. Ebola: Plateau reactivates isolation centres, strengthens surveillance – Vanguard, 8 h ago
2. Ebola: Plateau reactivates isolation centres, intensifies surveillance – The Eagle Online, 7 h ago
3. Ebola: Plateau strengthens surveillance, reactivates isolation centres – The Sun, 5 h ago
4. Ebola: Plateau reopens isolation centres, steps up surveillance – Premium Times, 3 h ago
5. Plateau Reactivates Ebola Isolation Centres, Intensifies Surveillance – Leadership, 1 min ago

Updates

• 26 Oct, 21:12 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 26 Oct, 21:12 WAT – Now also reported by Leadership
• 26 Oct, 20:28 WAT – Story text revised
• 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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