Eight Monkeypox cases confirmed in Edo

The Edo State Ministry of Health says that eight persons have tested positive for Monkeypox in the state.

Prof. Akoria Obehi, the state Commissioner for Health who made this disclosure, however, said all confirmed cases had recovered.

She said, “Amid the rise in the number of confirmed cases of Monkeypox in Edo, it has become imperative to warn on the health risks that the virus poses and reiterate the need for residents to be cautious and adhere to safety measures.”