Aftermath of insinuations making the rounds, the Edo State Government has called on residents to disregard rumours that monkey pox disease has spread to the state.
The government also debunked claims that vaccination against the disease was being carried out in primary schools across the state.
It advised parents to ‘remain calm as no immunization exercise against the disease is ongoing.’
The Special Adviser on Basic Education to the State Governor, Dr. Joan Osa Oviawe, made the disclosure at the Government House, Benin city while responding to false alerts on the spread of monkey pox outbreak in Edo State.
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Noting that government has set up a situation room to monitor the outbreak, she said, “Parents should stay calm and disregard false rumours about vaccination and monkey pox outbreak.
“Public schools will be notified accordingly when the outbreak in Edo State if it happens.
“We call on everyone in the state not to give into mass hysteria.
“If the state schedules an immunization exercise, we would duly inform parents through the school administrators.
“Parents should return their children to school without fear.
“Edo state government is closely monitoring the situation.”
Continuing, she cautioned rumour mongers to desist from creating unnecessary tension in the state.
The Commissioner further urged parents to ensure they communicate with the right sources in the state so as not to endanger the lives of their children as a result of unfounded rumours
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