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Lassa fever has been confirmed in Asaba, Delta State. The victim is a 65-year-old woman (name withheld), from Ifiogwari village, Ayamelunu, Anambra state, who was said to have come for treatment in Asaba.
According to reports,the woman was first admitted at St. Joseph’s Hospital, from where she was referred to Federal Medical Centre, Asaba.
The case was confirmed at the virology laboratory, Specialist Hospital, Irrua, Edo State.
According to the Delta State Rapid Response Team on Lassa fever, 22 persons who had contact with the confirmed case have been placed on surveillance, while five samples have been sent for laboratory investigation.
Meanwhile, the State Government has informed the Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, on these developments and the State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has provided the necessary logistics to enhance contact tracing and other control measures.