Nigeria records 7 new Lassa fever cases in three states

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed seven additional Lassa fever cases in three states in the country.

The NCDC said on its website on Friday that the cases were recorded between July 22 and July 28 in Bauchi, Edo, and Kogi States.

According to the agency, four cases were reported in Bauchi, two in Edo, and one in Kogi during the period.