Liberia: Lassa Fever Kills 3 in Grand Bassa; over 20 Infected with the Virus
Liberia, Jan. 17 -- Gabriel B. Kassay said over 60 specimens were taken to Monrovia for testing as a result of the outbreak.
Buchanan, Grand Bassa County - The Surveillance Officer of Grand Bassa County Health team has confirmed to FrontPage Africa that there is a Lassa Fever outbreak in District #4, Grand Bassa County leading to 3 deaths and 20 others confirmed infected with the virus .
Gabriel B. Kassay said over 60 specimens were taken to Monrovia for testing as a result of the outbreak.
"Out of the 60 plus, over 20 specimens were confirmed affected with Lassa fever," he said, adding that three persons have died from the disease at the Liberia Agricultural Company (LAC) concession area in Wee Statutory District.
Kassay said there w...
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