Whereas the complete world is but to alleviate itself from the clutches of the bats-transmitted coronavirus-induced COVID-19, rats-spread Lassa fever has already claimed lives within the UK. That is the primary time, since 2009, Lassa fever circumstances have been seen, the UK well being safety company has stated. “Prior to those circumstances, there have been 8 circumstances of Lassa fever imported to the UK since 1980. The final 2 circumstances occurred in 2009,” it has stated and has added that the circumstances are inside the similar household within the East of England and are linked to latest journey to West Africa.

As per the information from the World Well being Organisation (WHO), on February 14, 2022, in Nigeria from 3 to 30 January 2022, 211 laboratory confirmed Lassa fever circumstances together with 40 deaths. Of the 211 laboratory confirmed circumstances, 5 circumstances have been reported amongst well being employees, the WHO report says.

“Lassa fever is endemic in Nigeria and the annual peak of Lassa fever circumstances is often noticed through the dry season (December–April). Thus, the variety of infections is predicted to rise additional till the tip of the dry season,” the WHO has stated and added that the variety of circumstances on this endemic season is far larger than earlier seasons could also be because of lack of surveillance and laboratory assessments.

COVID-19 has been the prime focus of well being specialists all around the world. The pandemic which is presently in its third wave which could be the primary purpose why the well being sector has not been in a position to deal with different severe medical problems together with most cancers.