Citizens living on Lagos Island and environs are in panic mood as the Cholera epidermic wrecking the Lagos State continues to spread.
Lagos State Commissioner for Health Prof. Akin Abayomi already sounded the alarm warning of a possible water contamination source within the Lekki and Victoria Island axis.
Five persons have been confirmed dead due to the outbreak and 60 have been hospitalized.
Folks on the Island axis have braced up and guarding against being infected by the deadly disease. Here are some concerns raised by them in tweets on the X social media platform.
@thebiscolombo: ” I just got a call from MHL, they lost an intern to Cholera and two more people have been admitted. They bought and drank tigernut. Pls be careful with you eat and drink.”
@bobzizy: “Lost a friend four days ago. Ate at a restaurant on Lagos Island and that’s it.”
@the_beardedsina: “This is a moment to be very be careful and hygienic with food and water. Be careful what you eat and drink, notice any symptoms report to the hospital.”
@Symplybim: Hospitals are running out bed space in Lagos because of Cholera. People are fighting for their lives. Keep safe, eat safe, drink safe and practice proper washing of hands.”
@speak2adi: “It’s a very scary place to be. How would you be full of life, with potentials at a young age and still kick the bucket getting done by Cholera.”
