A contagious eye infection commonly referred to as “Apollo” is spreading across Bauchi State, with the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Abubakar Suleiman, among those who have contracted the condition.
According to The PUNCH, Suleiman raised the alarm in a Facebook post on Sunday, revealing that he woke up with symptoms of the infection.
The Speaker described the condition as highly contagious and called on residents to take preventive measures to curb its transmission.
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.”.
Suleiman urged residents to be more cautious and maintain proper hygiene as the infection continues to spread within communities.
He stated, “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.”
He also advised residents to avoid sharing personal belongings that could contribute to the spread of the infection.
Apollo, medically known as conjunctivitis, is an infectious eye condition that can be transmitted through contact with an infected person or contaminated surfaces and personal items.
The condition may cause symptoms such as redness of the eyes, irritation, excessive tearing and discharge, depending on its cause.
