Federal government places 15 states on Ebola alert and orders isolation centres

The federal government has reportedly put 15 states on alert over Ebola and told hospitals to prepare isolation centres. The move follows the confirmed case in Abuja and growing concern about the virus returning to Nigeria.
- Health officials are said to be urging states to step up surveillance at points of entry.
- Public explainers are tracing how a disease first identified in 1976 has returned.