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Lassa Fever kills 80 with 434 Cases, in 2021
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that it's statistics have revealed that 434 cases of Lassa fever have been recorded in Nigeria in 2021.
PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the NCDC's recent Lassa Fever situation report showed that at least 80 persons were confirmed to have died of the disease this year.
The states affected by the infections include Edo (192), Ondo (150), Taraba (21), Ebonyi (17), Bauchi (15), Benue (8), Plateau (8), Kaduna (7), Enugu (5), Nasarawa (3), Kogi (3), Cross River (1), Imo (1), Anambra (1), Delta (1), and Abia (1).
"The disease is endemic in Nigeria like in several other countries in West Africa, and most cases are seen during the dry season, often between November and May. Since January 2021, a total of 434 confirmed cases with 80 deaths (i.e., a case fatality rate of 18%) have been reported from seventeen (17) States and sixty-three (63) Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria.
"Since 2016, NCDC has worked hard to significantly improve diagnostic capacity for the disease. Currently, seven laboratories have the capacity to test for Lassa fever in Nigeria and this is coordinated by the NCDC National Reference Laboratory (NRL).
"This has improved active case detection and care for affected individuals which may have gone unnoticed five years ago. In addition, Nigeria through NCDC is participating in the largest-ever Lassa fever study supported by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness and Innovations (CEPI) to provide an accurate assessment of the incidence of the disease in West Africa. This is also geared towards the development of vaccine and therapeutics for Lassa fever," the NCDC report read in part.
According to the report, two persons died from Lassa fever on the 8th of December.
The first case was a pregnant woman who presented in a health facility in Nasarawa State and the next one, a medical doctor involved in the management of the patient that later sought medical care in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
In addition, another medical doctor linked to the index case has also been confirmed to have Lassa fever and he is currently receiving medical care in FCT. The Nasarawa State Ministry of Health with support of NCDC has commenced an in-depth epidemiological investigation of the cases to understand the possible source of infection and the extent of the spread of the disease. Contact tracing of all the close contacts of the patients has commenced.
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Baythorne End, Halstead (For Sale)	Guide Price £795,000
This unique Grade II Listed property is situated in a semi-rural location on the Suffolk/Essex border. The property offers charming and characterful living accommodation with the added benefit of a detached guest annexe and sits within large mature gardens enjoying a southerly aspect. In all about 0.37 of an acre.
Contact David Burr Clare on 01787 277811 or email clare@davidburr.co.uk
Charming period features
Guest annexe
Delightful gardens
In all about 0.37 of an acre
Entrance into:
ENTRANCE HALL With pamment flooring and stairs rising to the first floor.
DRAWING ROOM 15' 5" x 14' 7" (4.7m x 4.47m) A charming double aspect room with fireplace with wood burning stove and cupboard to one side, decorative cornicing and ceiling rose.
DINING ROOM 14' 10" x 13' 10" (4.53m x 4.22m) A light, double aspect room featuring an attractive fireplace with wooden mantel and French doors opening to the garden.
MUSIC ROOM 12' 6" x 9' 4" (3.82m x 2.86m) With pamment flooring, former fireplace and door leading to the rear.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 13' 4" x 12' 1" (4.08m x 3.7m) Tastefully fitted with a range of Shaker style units under wooden worktops with a Belfast sink inset. Appliances include an AGA with dual hotplate and double electric hob, integrated microwave, plumbing for a dishwasher, integrated fridge and pantry cupboard.
SNUG 12' 6" x 9' 6" (3.82m x 2.92m) With wooden flooring and door leading to the garden.
SHOWER ROOM Fitted with a WC, wash basin, tiled shower cubicle, heated towel rail and cupboard.
UTILITY (Accessed externally) With further units under worktops with a Belfast sink inset, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer and boiler serving radiators.
LANDING Features cupboard and doors to:
BEDROOM 1 15' 6" x 14' 11" (4.73m x 4.55m) A delightful double aspect room with fitted wardrobe and cast iron fireplace.
BEDROOM 2 14' 10" x 11' 10" (4.54m x 3.63m) Double aspect with cupboard and outlook over the garden.
BEDROOM 3 13' 2" x 12' 7" (4.02m x 3.86m) Also double aspect with cupboard and outlook over the garden.
BEDROOM 4 8' 9" x 7' 9" (2.67m x 2.37m) Overlooking the gardens.
FAMILY BATHROOM Fitted with a white suite comprising a WC, wash basin, bath and heated towel rail.
STUDY 7' 4" x 5' 4" (2.25m x 1.65m) Outlook to the rear.
Outside The property is approached via electric double gates opening onto a gravel driveway providing parking and turning for several vehicles in turn leading to the garage currently converted into a SELF-CONTAINED GUEST/ANNEXE with Kitchenette and Shower Room and stairs rising to the first floor 'Den'. The gardens surround the property with a kitchen garden to the rear featuring a mature apple tree, various beds and borders, greenhouse and store. The principal gardens continue on the southern aspect of the property with various paved terraces, one with vine covered pergola affording a great deal of privacy leading up to the lawns surrounded by mature beds and borders, trees and shrubs.
In all about 0.37 of an acre.
SERVICES Main water and electricity. Oil fired heating. NOTE None of the services have been tested by the agent.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Braintree Council.
VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR
Contact David Burr Clare
Phone us on 01787 277811 or email clare@davidburr.co.uk
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This substantial 7000 sq ft Grade II Listed country home enjoys a wonderful setting on the outskirts of the village convenient for the local amenities. Believed to be 17th Century with later Georgian additions Moor Hall offers stunning period features which are complemented by luxurious recent finishes with the added benefit of a substantial self-contained annexe wing and detached indoor heated swimming pool. The grounds are a particular asset to the property enjoying a parkland setting and are rumoured to have been designed by Capability Brown for his mother who once lived at the property. In all about 5.5 acres.
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An opportunity to acquire a building plot with planning permission for 10 properties on the outskirts of Haverhill. The site comprises of 8 x 3 bedroom terraced cottages and 2 detached 4 bedroom homes all with parking and generous gardens.
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This exceptional Grade II Listed late 17th Century former Hall House is situated in a sought after location convenient for local amenities. The property, which offers in excess of 3,000 sq.ft. of living accommodation, has retained many original period features complemented by modern finishes including an impressive orangery whilst being set within large mature gardens incorporating a variety of outbuildings including a unique 600 sq.ft. pavilion. In all about 0.78 of an acre.

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'Brief Encounter' with Leon McCawley at the Royal Festival Hall
By The Cross-Eyed Pianist | August 30, 2014
As part of the Southbank Centre's Festival of Love this summer, there have been three screenings of the classic love story Brief Encounter, with a live performance of the score (drawn largely from Rachmaninov's perennially popular 2nd Piano Concerto) by pianist Leon McCawley with the LPO. The film screening took place during the second half of the concert and was preceded in the first half by a full performance of the Rachmaninov Concerto. The whole event was introduced by Lucy Fleming, daughter of Celia Johnson, who plays Laura, the female lead in Brief Encounter. Her introduction was full of wonderful anecdotes about the making of the film (which took place during the final year of the war), including extracts from Celia Johnson's diary.
Trevor Howard as Alec and Celia Johnston as Laura in 'Brief Encounter'
Based on Still Life, a one-act play by Noel Coward, and directed by David Lean, the plot centres around Laura, a suburban housewife married to a dependable but rather dull man. A chance meeting with a doctor, Alec Harvey, in the 'refreshment room' at the station (which is fiercely guarded by the wonderfully-named Myrtle Bagot, played by Joyce Carey with some of the best lines in the entire film) leads Laura into a brief but intense romantic liaison with the doctor, before circumstances and their own moral integrity forces them to part, never to meet again…. Much of the action is narrated by Laura, and despite the plummy, cut-glass RP accents of the main characters, the plot is sharply-observed, witty, very funny at times, and also heart-rendingly poignant. The story is underpinned by the wonderful score, and was in fact largely responsible for bringing this epic piece of music to wider fame. It has undoubtedly contributed to the enduring appeal.
It must be 20 years since I last heard the 'Rach 2' performed live (I think by Evgeny Kissin at the Proms) and I had forgotten what a gloriously rich and expressive work it is. Towering and climactic, it is demanding work to play, and one of the chief challenges is avoiding an overly-romantic reading of it. Leon McCawley's warm tone was perfect for this work, combined with an exquisite clarity and an ability to highlight some of the less obvious details in the score. The entire work had a classical edge to it which avoided sentimentality, yet never detracted from the rich textures of the score.
Leon McCawley & the LPO (photo (c) Leon McCawley)
To perform the score with the film must have taken some very careful rehearsing to create such a smooth synthesis of film and soundtrack. In her introduction, Lucy Fleming explained that some complicated technical processes were used to strip out the original music from the film. A new soundtrack was commissioned especially for the RFH screening: this played while we watched the film was the most wonderful cinematic and musical experience, a nod back to the days of silent cinema, almost, when films would be accompanied and "narrated" by a resident pianist, small orchestra or organist. A really superb evening celebrating great music and a great film, both of which have most definitely stood the test of time. Oh, and the enduring power of love…..
Posted in Performance review and tagged as 2nd Piano Concerto, Brief Encounter, British films, British pianist, Piano Concertos, Rachmaninov.


The bistro was located at the ground floor of a HDB block, which was about 2-3 bus-stops away from the Ang Mo Kio MRT station. The bistro was decorated in an industrial look. Besides the usual drinks, waffle and ice cream, it offered a range of pasta dishes and burgers, as well as, bottles of craft beer.
On every tables, there was bottle of water to help yourself to. Remember to collect the cutlery and condiments at the counter after making payment. Cash, NETS, and credit cards were accepted as payment here.
Linguine with grilled chicken tossed in raw salted egg, curry leaves and chilli padi.
The pasta was a bit too overcooked and was too mushy in texture. the salted egg was rich and thick but a bit too bland itself. The grilled chicken was well flavoured and seem to overpowered the salted egg flavour.
I had it served with Earl Grey with Fig ice-cream and topped with maple syrup. I remember the staff told me that ice-cream without "*" on the tag was considered classic and Earl Grey with Fig was one of those, yet I was charged $9.50 for it. Interestingly the waffle looked more green than blue when served. Maybe it should have been called green velvet waffle. The waffle was crispy on the outside but had a dense and chewy texture inside. Not the airy light type which I preferred.
Compared to my last visit, the place looked much crowded than before, even on a weekday night. Maybe because the menu had gone through a change with much interesting items onboard.


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Q: How to get all indices of the highest number in an array? For example, I have an array
arr[5] = {1, 5, 2, 3, 5}

and the highest number is obviously 5.
My question is how do I get both the indices of the highest number (which is 5).
The expected result is 1 and 4.

A: var arr = new int[] { 1, 5, 2, 3, 5 };
        int max = arr.Max();
        List<int> indexes = new List<int>();
        for (int i = 0; i < arr.Length; i++)
        {
            if (arr[i] == max)
                indexes.Add(i);
        }
int highindex = indexes.LastOrDefault();

A: Thats how you get all indexes of your highest number
var numbers = new int[] { 1, 5, 2, 3, 5 };

int max = numbers.Max();

var indexes = numbers.Select((c, i) => new
                                       {
                                          character = c, index = i
                                       })
                     .Where(list => list.character == max)
                     .ToList();

A: You can use a LINQ query to find the numbers and index that equal the maximum number :
var arr=new[] {1, 5, 2, 3, 5};
var max    = arr.Max();
var indexes= arr.Select( (n,idx)=>n==max?idx:-1)
                .Where(idx=>idx!=-1)
                .ToArray();

This will return {1,4}.
This query uses the Enumerable.Select overload that provides the index of the current element and returns that index if the number is equal to the maximum.
The original title was a bit confusing - how to find the two largest values. You can use a similar query to get the N largest values by selecting the value and index, ordering the results and taking first N items:
var indexes = arr.Select( (val,idx)=> (val:val,idx:idx) )
                 .OrderByDescending(p=>p.val)
                 .Take(2)
                 .Select(p=>p.idx);

This query uses C# 7 tuples to hold the intermediate results and give them a name

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I found this exercise to be a bit arbitrary, but of course still fun in a time-killing bloggy sort of way, and it put me in mind of the question I'm tackling here. Namely, starting with the last episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation (ie. the conclusion of the story) which episodes do we have to include in order to tell a cohesive overall story…at least, as cohesive as the show ever got? I resolved to find out.
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