19 people died as a result of the cholera outbreak, 286 more hospitalized in Cross River.

A total of 19 people have been confirmed dead, while 286 others are seeking medical care in various neighborhoods and hospitals.

Dr. Janet Ekpenyong, the State Commissioner for Health, reported that RDT results over the weekend confirmed 286 cases.

The processes have been set up to completely contain the outbreak, according to Janet, who asked the populace to refrain from self-medication.

Research found that in addition to the health commissioner, a team involving the WHO and the Primary Health Care Agency had been sent to the area.

Out of the 89 communities that make up Obubra LGA, it was discovered that 51 of them were impacted.

Also added that, out of the 19 persons who gave up the ghost as a result of the outbreak, 18 died in the different communities while one died in the hospital as a result of late arrival.