The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported two suspected cases of Ebola disease in Nigeria’s North-East region. Both individuals have been isolated while laboratory testing and contact identification are underway, according to the agency’s
The NCDC stressed that the two individuals have not been confirmed to have Ebola. Their classification as suspected cases means they are being investigated; confirmation depends on laboratory results.
Health authorities are identifying and listing contacts as investigations continue. The states where the suspected cases were detected had not been disclosed in the reports available at the time of writing.
The agency advised members of the public to maintain good hand hygiene, practise enhanced sanitation and follow guidance from public health authorities. It said further updates would be provided as more verified information becomes available.
For now, the important distinction is between suspected and confirmed infections: the announcement concerns two people undergoing investigation, not two newly confirmed Ebola cases.

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