Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
The Taraba State Government has confirmed the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state.
The Commissioner of Health, Innocent Vakkai, who confirmed the outbreak said, "2 persons died and 2 others were quarantined; their blood samples have already been taken to Irrua Specialists' Hospital in Edo State for further confirmation."
While addressing journalists on Fri 1 Jan 2016, Mr. Vakkai advised the public not to panic as the state government had responded swiftly to the outbreak. He also
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