Sunday, 24 November 2019

PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (39): Sierra Leone, Netherlands ex Sierra Leone

Lassa Fever -- Sierra Leone
In Sierra Leone, 7 Dutch and 3 British doctors have been evacuated for Lassa fever; 2 of them -- both Dutch -- and a local anesthetist are confirmed cases. The others are said to be at high risk, having been exposed to the disease in Masanga in the northern Tonkolili District.
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Date: 24 Nov 2019
Source: BBC [edited]

A Dutch doctor who was evacuated from Sierra Leone after contracting Lassa fever has died in hospital. The medic was

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