In a statement released on its website this Saturday, the NCDC confirmed that the outbreak was identified in November 2023.
The statement signed by the NCDC Director General, Ifedayo Adetifa, disclosed that so far, 71 suspected cases, 13 confirmed cases, and zero deaths have been reported in the state from three Local Government Areas -Sokoto South (60 cases), Wamako (three cases) and Dange Shuni (one case).
It said the majority of the suspected cases reported fall between the age range of 21- 40 years.
