Lassa Fever: Death Toll Raises To 40 - Ministry Of Health

Prof. Isaac Adewole

According to the Federal Government, the death rate of the emergence of Lassa fever has increased to 43.2 per cent and has claimed the lives of more people. This was made known in Abuja on Friday.

The announcement was made during a news conference, where it was said that the death toll has increased to 40 from the 35 that was reported on Thursday, bringing the total number of Lassa fever cases recorded to

86.

During the news conference, the Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole, stated that two more states have been affected by the disease; Plateau and Gombe state. Adding that, there has been new outbreak of the disease, as laboratories have confirmed 17 new cases.

Adewale said, “The total number of reported cases, so far, is 86 while there have been 40 deaths, with a mortality rate of 43.2 per cent. Our laboratories have confirmed 17 cases, indicative of a new roundtrip of Lassa fever outbreak.”

He added that, “modalities have been put in place to curb the spread of the disease, which can also occur and be transmitted in health facilities where infection prevention and control practices are not observed.” Adewole said.

Written by Fakoyejo Olalekan.

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