The drastic rumor about the prevention of the Ebola Virus Disease through the consumption of salt have caused some serious issues by sending people to their early grave.
According to Thisday Newspaper:
" At least two persons have been feared Killed and 20 others hospitalized in various hospitals in Plateau State after consuming excessive quantity of salt and bitter kola to prevent Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) attack.
The two, were rushed to the hospital by their family members after they suddenly collapsed in the morning, having consumed too much of salt over night. They later dies of high blood pressure in the hospitals.
According to medical personnel in the hospitals where the other patients are currently taking treatments in Jos, some developed ulcer, while others stool profusely, having consumed the table salt in excess"
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