'Rare' Lassa fever returns to England after 13 years, 2 new cases identified

"A further probable case of Lassa fever is under investigation," the UK government said.

New Delhi: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on Wednesday (February 9, 2022) confirmed that two people have been diagnosed with Lassa fever in England.

The cases are linked to recent travel to West Africa and are within the same family in the East of England.

"A further probable case of Lassa fever is under investigation," a government press release stated.