Justin Tyopuusu, JalingoA medical doctor with the Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo has tested positive to Lassa fever, management of the hospital has confirmed. Acting Head, Clinical Service of the hospital, Dr Ahmed Jatau, disclosed this on Tuesday, The PUNCH reports. Jatau explained that six suspected cases of Lassa fever were reported with four deaths, adding that the affected medical doctor was currently undergoing treatment at Iruwa Specialist Hospital in Edo State. We had six positive cases out of which four have died even before their result came in. "The information from the specialist hospital is that he is doing well after the first dialysis session.

Source: Punch January 28, 2020 18:00 UTC