JUST IN: 2 killed as Lassa fever hits Lagos

…100 LUTH staff placed under surveillance

Two patients undergoing treatments at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) have been declared dead following their contact with the dreaded Lassa fever disease.

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The hospital management confirmed the development to TheSun Newspapers on Tuesday.

LUTH said about 100 workers are being monitored.

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Last month, one pupil of the Federal Government College, Langtang, Plateau State, died of Lassa fever, while two others were hospitalised.

Details later…

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