The Lagos State Government through the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris yesterday announced the death of one patient of the three cases of Lassa fever in the state.

He said that one dead victim was expected to be buried yesterday, and that the State has recorded 14 suspected cases of Lassa Fever as at Thursday, January 21, 2016.

He also added that the Ministry has shortlisted 447 contacts of the confirmed cases and 438 (98 per cent) of the contacts who are currently being monitored.

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