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Lassa Fever: Death toll climbs to 59, as one dies in Ondo
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Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 50 deaths as infections soar
The disease is now prevalent in 14 states and across 52 local governments. 2 min read
At least 50 persons have died from Lassa fever in Nigeria, even as the country is still grappling with the scourging COVID-19 pandemic.
The figure, revealed by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control as of Week 15, spanning April 12 -18, showed that Lassa fever has continued a silent ascent in fatalities and infection.
According to NCDC figures, 28 persons died between Week 7 (February 15-21) and Week 15.
The number of confirmed cases also climbed from 102 to 247 within the same period.
The disease is now prevalent in 14 states and across 52 local governments.
Amidst COVID-19, Lassa fever death toll rises in Nigeria
Many persons have died of the disease since its new season began in January. 2 min read
Reported cases of Lassa fever are on a steady rise as the nation grapples with the challenges of stemming the spread of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic across the country.
More persons have also died of the disease since its new season began in January.
Lassa fever is an acute viral illness and a viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF), whose causative agent is a single-stranded RNA virus in the arenaviridae family of the Lassa virus.