Ebola: Nigerian Health Minister Confirms Death of Nurse

NTA News is reporting that the Nigerian Health Minister Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu has confirmed the death of the second Ebola victim.

She was a Nigerian nurse who came  in contact with late Liberian-American Ebola victim Patrick Sawyer.

“Nigeria has now recorded 7 confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVB).” Chukwu said.

Those who have died include the “index patient” – Patrick who got the virus from his sister and a nurse who treated him.

“All the Nigerians diagnosed with EBV were primary contacts” of Patrick Sawyer, the minister added.

Rest in Peace.