Nigeria’s health agency, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), reports that Lassa fever cases rise over three consecutive epidemiological weeks. In its latest situation reports, the NCDC says it has confirmed 66 Lassa fever cases and seven deaths. The cases are documented across multiple locations, with the spread described as ongoing between Epidemiological Weeks 24 and 26. One report states that the confirmed infections and deaths occurred over the three-week period, indicating continued transmission rather than an isolated event. Another source adds that the outbreak involves broad geographic coverage, with cases reported across 23 states and in 111 local government areas. Together, the reports present a consistent picture of a growing outbreak within a short time frame, with both confirmed case numbers and fatalities standing at 66 and seven respectively. The NCDC continues to publish updated epidemiological situation reports as the event develops.
NCDC reports 66 Lassa fever cases and seven deaths in three weeks
Nigeria’s health agency, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), reports that Lassa fever cases rise over three consecutive epidemiological weeks. In its latest situation reports...
- The NCDC confirms 66 Lassa fever cases over three consecutive epidemiological weeks.
- The NCDC reports seven Lassa fever deaths during the same three-week period.
- The cases are reported between Epidemiological Weeks 24 and 26.
- The outbreak is reported across 23 states.
- Cases are reported across 111 local government areas.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 66 cases of Lassa fever and seven 66 cases of Lassa fever and seven deaths across the country over three consecutive epidemiological weeks. The latest situation reports released by the NCDC on Friday show that the infections were recorded between Epidemiological Weeks 24 and […] 66 Lassa cases, seven deaths in three weeks – NCDC
3 hours agoMeanwhile, the NCDC's latest report also showed that the outbreak continued to spread across 23 states and 111 local government areas. The post Lassa fever surges as Nigeria records 66 cases, 7 deaths in 3 weeks appeared first on Vanguard News.
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