The deadly Lassa fever has once again claimed the life of a 65-year-old woman in Delta State.
The victim, who was first admitted at St Joseph Hospital, Asaba and later referred to the Federal Medical Centre, in the city, gave up the ghost after doctors battled in vain to save her.
The woman whose identity was unknown at press time, reportedly hailed from Ifiogwari village, Ayamelunu, in Anambra State.
The case, according to a source was confirmed at the Virology Laboratory of the Specialist Hospital, Irrua, Edo State.
According to the source who pleaded anonymity, said two other samples sent to the same laboratory tested negative.
22 persons who had contact with the victim have also been placed on surveillance with five samples sent for laboratory investigation.
