‘APOLLO’ EYE INFECTION SPREADS IN BAUCHI, ASSEMBLY SPEAKER AMONG THOSE AFFECTED

By:Tajudeen Aminat
A highly contagious eye infection popularly known as “Apollo” is spreading across Bauchi State, with the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Abubakar Suleiman, among those reportedly affected.
Suleiman disclosed this in a post on his Facebook page on Sunday, revealing that he woke up with the infection and urging residents to take precautionary measures to curb its spread.
The Speaker said the infection was currently spreading across the state, describing it as highly contagious.
He urged residents to remain vigilant, maintain proper hygiene and adopt preventive measures to protect themselves and others.
Suleiman also advised residents to avoid sharing personal items that could facilitate the transmission of the infection.
Apollo, medically known as conjunctivitis, is a contagious eye infection that can be transmitted through contact with an infected person, contaminated surfaces or shared personal items.
