Residents of Ondo state are panicking over reported outbreak of Lassa fever in the state.

A source, in one of the hospitals, said score of patients have been affected by the disease.

It was learnt there were more reported cases at the Federal Medical Centre(FMC) in Owo, Ondo state and other state government hospitals.

Confirming the incident, Dr. Wahab Adegbenro, The Commissioner for Health under Governor Rotimi Akeredolu led - Administration urged residents not to panic as government is already taking pro- active steps in addressing the situation.

He warned people of the state to ensure their surroundings are clean to keep away Rats which is the Primary Carrier of the disease.

The commissioner said people with malaria symptoms should present early at government Hospitals for proper medical examination and treatments.

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