Strange Disease In Irele Not Contagious, Says Ondo Govt

The Ondo State Government says a strange disease that has killed some people since its outbreak on April 15 in Ode-Irele, Irele Local Government area of the state, is not contagious. Dr Dayo Adeyanju, the Commissioner for Health in the state, made this assurance on Sunday at a news conference in Akure.

According to the commissioner, preliminary report shows that ethanol poison is found in the systems of all the victims.

“Our investigations revealed that the victims, who are commercial motorcyclists, gathered at some local joints to take alcoholic substance mixed with roots and some other local herbs on the eve of the outbreak of the disease".

“I can assure you that the disease is in no way contagious. The fact that none of the caregivers has contracted the disease has greatly underscored this point. Therefore, the fear of spread does not arise and should be discouraged".