Ms Banigo said inadequate protective equipment and essential supplies could expose frontline health workers to occupational risks.
The commissioner said infected individuals are presently receiving medical care.
Olukemi Adekanmbi, a consultant infectious disease physician at University College Hospital, Ibadan, says Lassa fever is curable.
The WHO said that among the 685 confirmed cases, Nigeria notified it of 170 deaths.
NCDC says six healthcare workers were infected with Lassa fever in one week, raising fresh concerns about occupational exposure among frontline health workers.
He said that patients with symptoms of infectious diseases should be referred to facilities with capacity to manage them.
Jide Idris, director-general of NCDC, said this on Monday in Abuja.
Mr Idris called on states to establish operational isolation centres.
Mr Adewale gave the advice during an interview on Tuesday.
The public health agency said no new healthcare worker infection was recorded in week 52.
