Lassa Fever: All you need to know about rampaging disease

As of 2 April, Nigeria has recorded a significant increase in Lassa fever infections and fatalities.

The virus, which has affected about 20 health workers, has killed 148 people between January and April, raising concerns about the current situation of the disease in Nigeria.

According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), from week 1 to week 13, 846 confirmed infections and 148 deaths were reported with a case fatality rate (CFR) of 17.5 per cent.

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