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Amidst COVID-19, Lassa fever death toll rises in Nigeria
Many persons have died of the disease since its new season began in January.
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Many persons have died of the disease since its new season began in January.
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"Covid-19 remains a serious virus that is affecting millions around the world, even though many Nigerians still don’t want to ...
According to the state’s epidemiologist, the virus “is still very much with us.”
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The deaths are reportedly resulting from late arrival at the treatment centre, as the patients would have suffered a number ...
"We appeal to residents not to panic but to take certain actions which could help in the situation..."
The state government said it is spending a total of N1.6 million to treat a patient.