By XINHUA
At least 32 people have died so far during a Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria.
According to a report by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), the number of confirmed cases is up to 74. 759 suspected cases have been reported since the beginning of the year.
On January 26, health authorities said they had activated Lassa fever emergency operations nationwide in response to the recent outbreak.
The NCDC said it remains committed to supporting state public health teams to reduce the fatality rate.
Lassa fever is a viral infection caused by the Lassa fever virus. The disease occurs all year round in Nigeria, but more cases are recorded during the dry season.
According to the NCDC, the disease killed at least 80 people in Nigeria last year.
