The Plateau State Government has disclosed that there are two suspected cases of anthrax disease in two communities in the state. “It is instructive to note that the risk of contracting human cases of anthrax increases with exposure to infected animals, their meat, or hides. It further advised residents of the state to call the attention of the authorities when there is suspicion of a sick animal or person. “The said story is far from the truth, as it does not reflect the reality of happenings in the communities mentioned conspicuously in the story. For the avoidance of doubt, there is no such incident in any part of the Mangu Local Government Area, and the government has not received information about the mass death of animals from any of the communities mentioned in the reports.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 23, 2023 15:30 UTC