Nigeria’s Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reports that Lassa fever has claimed 214 lives in 2026, with a case fatality rate (CFR) of 25.0%. Multiple outlets cite the NCDC update as part of its epidemiological reporting, including a latest situation report released in June and coverage of epidemiological week 23 (June 1 to dates within the week). The reports also indicate rising concern around the outbreak, including increasing fatalities and the CFR over time. One outlet notes that earlier NCDC figures showed a different CFR (19.3%), suggesting the fatality rate has increased as the outbreak progresses. Beyond deaths and fatality metrics, at least one report says the outbreak has spread to multiple parts of the country, affecting 23 states and 109 local government areas since the beginning of the year. The cited articles describe NCDC’s continued monitoring and response efforts, but the specific interventions and locations mentioned vary by outlet. Overall, the common points across sources are the reported death toll, the updated CFR, and the continuing geographic expansion of the outbreak.