The male to female ratio for confirmed cases is 1:1. No health care worker infection was identified in the reporting week 03.”On why Lassa fever outbreaks persist in Nigeria, Chief Executive Officer of NCDC, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, said: “Lassa fever is endemic in Nigeria, and cases are recorded all year round. The Lassa fever virus is transmitted by rodents, which can be found in our environment. “We currently do not have a vaccine to protect against Lassa fever. Therefore, we rely on strengthening measures, such as ensuring proper sanitation, good personal hygiene and standard care precautions by health workers, among others, to prevent the spread of Lassa fever.

Source: The Guardian January 26, 2020 03:45 UTC