Two people died today in Jos, the Plateau State capital
after allegedly taking salt in warm water and bathing
with same to prevent the dreaded Ebola virus disease.

The deceased whose identities could not be
ascertained at the time of this report were said to be
hypertension patients.

A resident who worships in the same church with one
of the deceased, Atang Itse said he does not know
“much about the woman but she worships at St. Mary’s
Catholic Church, Hwolshe” confirmed she died “this
evening as a result of salt she took in the night when
everyone was bathing and drinking salt water”.
The source added the other victim was a taxi driver
who plied Jos city and neighbouring local government
areas.

However, the Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of
Health, Dr. Elias Pede who is holding forte for the
Commissioner, Dr. Fom Dakwak said “he was not aware
of any dead” though he had earlier confirmed to other
journalist that “one person died but full details were yet
to be received.”

A text message asking Nigerians to prevent Ebola
attack by drinking salt water and bathing with it went
viral in the country this week.

Source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/08/ebola-two-die-drinking-salt-water-jos/

Ha!! I guess they used too much salt *pensive*
RIP its a pity.

datz d peak of ignorace. Hw on earth cn salt prevent ebola? Neva knw dat ebola is nw a worm