Earlier today, the Lagos State government confirmed the death of one of the 3 cases of Lassa Fever in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, said the state has recorded 14 suspected cases of Lassa Fever as at January 21. He also disclosed that the Ministry has shortlisted 447 contacts of the confirmed cases and 438 (98%) of the contacts who are currently being monitored.
Lassa Fever: One confirmed dead in Lagos with 447 contacts shortlisted
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