‘Apollo’ eye infection spreads in Bauchi, assembly speaker affected

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A highly contagious eye infection commonly known as “Apollo” has spread across Bauchi State, with the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Abubakar Suleiman, among those affected.

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Suleiman disclosed this in a post on his Facebook handle on Sunday, saying he woke up with the infection and urging residents to take precautions to prevent further spread.

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He said, “By God’s grace, I woke up today with a highly contagious eye infection commonly known as ‘Apollo,’ which is currently spreading across Bauchi State.”

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The Speaker, who expressed concern over the spread of the infection, urged residents to remain vigilant and maintain proper hygiene.

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He said, “I urge everyone to be vigilant, maintain good hygiene, and take appropriate preventive measures to help stop the further spread of the infection within the community.”

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He advised residents to observe proper hygiene and avoid sharing personal items that could facilitate the transmission of the infection.

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Apollo, also known as conjunctivitis, is a contagious eye infection that can spread through contact with infected persons or contaminated surfaces and personal items.

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