Nigeria: Yellow Fever Increase

According to Nigeria's Ministry of Health, more than 20 cases of yellow fever per week, a significant increase over average incidence, are being reported in Bauchi, Delta, and Enugu states. More than 220 cases (including 19 laboratory-confirmed cases and > 75 deaths) have been reported since June 2020. Confirmation in an international reference laboratory is pending. Shoreland continues to recommend vaccination for all travelers aged ≥ 9 months going to this country.