CEOAFRICA gathered that about 3 persons are dead due to the outbreak of cholera in about five local government areas of Lagos state.

According to source, the commissioner for health, Dr. Jide Idris  who made the information known, has charged residents to report any health issue immediately to the nearest hospital as well as maintain a high level of hygiene.

The commissioner, while urging members of the public to be hygienic, he also noted that cholera “is an acute contagious bacterial disease characterised by severe form of sudden onset of profuse painless watery stools, nausea and profuse vomiting.

This report came only few days after eight persons have reportedly died in Plateau State, due to the outbreak of the disease.