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Lassa fever death toll hits 224 as fatality rate rises despite fewer new infections

Lassa fever cases are down, but sadly, many more people are dying. The disease is hitting hard in Ondo, Bauchi, and Taraba.

Fortune Eromonsele
Premium Times Nigeria · 1h ago · 1 min read
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Ondo State recorded the highest burden, contributing 30 per cent of confirmed cases, followed by Bauchi with 25 per cent, Taraba with 14 per cent, Edo with 10 per cent and Benue with six per cent. The post Lassa fever death toll hits 224 as fatality rate rises despite fewer new infections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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