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Lassa Fever — Liberia
A report reaching the Daily Observer from the Nimba County Health Team said that Lassa fever is becoming alarming, with 9 cases confirmed, out of which 3 persons have died.
The county health surveillance officer, Isaac Cole, told reporters in Nimba that 3 districts, including Sanniquellie Mahn, Saclepea, and Tappita have been declared as the “epicenters” of the deadly disease.
Of the 3 districts, Cole said Sanniquellie Mahn is the worst-affected area, where over 30 cases of suspected