Lassa feverOne person has been confirmed dead with two others quarantined for observation in Taraba state following the reported outbreak of Lassa fever in the state.
The Commissioner of Health, Innocent Vakkai, while addressing journalists at the state government house, said, ‘one person died and two others quarantined and their blood samples have already been taken to Irrua Specialists’ Hospital in Edo State for further confirmation.’
The Commissioner, however, noted that the state government had responded to the outbreak quickly and therefore urged the public not to panic.
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