Ebonyi State government, on Thursday, announced the closure of all private and public schools across the State for 7 days.
The closure was necessary following the outbreak of Lassa fever, which had so far claimed 3 lives with several others admitted to the hospital.
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Students and pupils, who were not aware of the development were seen returning back home from their school in the early hours of today.