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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rebecca Speare-Cole

Hospital patient dies from confirmed case of Lassa fever, UKHSA says

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One patient in Bedfordshire has died from a confirmed case of the Ebola-like virus Lassa fever, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.

In a statement on Friday, the agency said the individual died as they confirmed the case of the acute viral illness, which is endemic in parts of West Africa.

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