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  • DRC - Ebola update: 66 cases, 49 deaths as of October 21st, 2014 (WHO Ebola Response Roadmap Update, October 25th, 2014)

    Ebola virus disease ? Democratic Republic of Congo

    Disease outbreak news
    10 September 2014

    Epidemiological situation

    Between 2 and 9 September 2014, there have been 31 more cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD) reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), increasing the cumulative number of cases to 62 (14 confirmed, 26 probable, and 22 probable). In total, 35 deaths have been reported (9 confirmed and 26 probable). No deaths have been reported among suspected cases. Nine health-care workers have been diagnosed with EVD, including 7 deaths. All the cases have been localized in Jeera county. The affected villages are Watsi Kengo, Lokolia, Boende, and Boende Muke. Currently, 9 cases have been hospitalized: 4 in Lokolia; 2 in Watsikengo; 2 in Boende; and 1 in Boende Moke. A total of 386 contacts have been listed and 239 contacts have been followed-up. All cases and contacts are linked to the initial index case reported to the World Health Organization on 26 August 2014.

    Response activities

    During a regional meeting between the Ministry of Health of DRC and the Southern African Development Community on the management and prevention of EVD transmission, the following measures were recommended: standardization of the interventions for the prevention of EVD and enhancement of sanitary border control without impeding international traffic.

    Under the leadership of the Government, the international community is providing strong logistical support and sending experts, equipment, food, and transportation means to the field.

    A team of national and international specialists have been deployed to work with the local response teams. Patients are being treated in temporary isolation units in Watsi Kengo, Lokolia, Boende, and Boende Muke. A mobile laboratory from the National Institute of Biomedical Research (INRB) has been installed in Lokolia and is currently functional. Two laboratory epidemiologists from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have arrived in DRC to support the INRB field team.

    Contact tracing activities are being carried out by an assigned team with supervision from of a medical epidemiologist and a community worker, and when required, psychologists visit and dialogue with communities. Ongoing sensitization activities to mobilize community leaders are being implemented.

    Data reported in the Disease Outbreak News are based on official information reported by the Ministry of Health. These numbers are subject to change due to ongoing reclassification, retrospective investigation, and availability of laboratory results.

    WHO does not recommend any travel or trade restrictions be applied except in cases where individuals have been confirmed or are suspected of being infected with EVD or where individuals have had contact with cases of EVD. (Contacts do not include properly-protected health-care workers and laboratory staff.)


  • #2
    Re: WHO - DRC ebola update: 31 more cases in 7 days - September 10, 2014

    It's clear that the DRC has had extensive past experience with Ebola.
    Any opinions expressed in my posts are strictly my own and do not necessarily represent those of FluTrackers.com

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    • #3
      Re: WHO - DRC ebola update: 31 more cases in 7 days - September 10, 2014

      Note that there are 12 ebola alerts including 10 deaths in several locations. One death was reported at a military base in Kinshasa.



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      • #4
        DRC - Ebola update: 68 cases, 41 deaths as of September 18 2014 (WHO Ebola Roadmap Response, September 22, 2014)

        Hattip: Sharon Sanders

        WHO: EBOLA RESPONSE ROADMAP UPDATE

        22 September 2014
        ...
        ANNEX 1. EBOLA OUTBREAK IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

        As at 18 September 2014, there have been 68 cases (28 confirmed, 26 probable, 14 suspected) of Ebola virus disease (EVD) reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including eight among health-care workers (HCWs). In total, 41 deaths have been reported, including eight among HCWs.

        432 contacts have now completed 21-day follow-up. Of 488 contacts currently being monitored, 468 (96%) were seen on 18 September, the last date for which data has been reported. This outbreak is unrelated to that affecting Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone.
        ...

        http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/134449/1/roadmapupdate22sept14_eng.pdf?ua=1
        "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
        -Nelson Mandela

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        • #5
          Re: DRC - Ebola update: 68 cases, 41 deaths as of September 18, 2014 (WHO Ebola Roadmap Response, September 22, 2014)

          ANNEX 1. EBOLA OUTBREAK IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
          As at 24 September 2014, there have been 70 cases (30 confirmed, 26 probable, 14 suspected) of
          Ebola virus disease (EVD) reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including eight among
          health-care workers (HCWs). In total, 42 deaths have been reported, including eight among HCWs.
          628 contacts (out of 939) have now completed 21-day follow-up. Of 311 contacts currently being
          monitored, 290 (93%) were seen on 24 September, the last date for which data has been reported.
          This outbreak is unrelated to that affecting Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone.

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          • #6
            Re: DRC - Ebola update: 70 cases, 42 deaths as of September 24, 2014 (WHO Ebola Response Roadmap Update, September 26, 2014)

            ANNEX 2. EBOLA OUTBREAK IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
            As at 28 September 2014, there have been 70 cases (30 confirmed, 26 probable, 14 suspected) of
            Ebola virus disease (EVD) reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including eight among
            health-care workers (HCWs). In total, 42 deaths have been reported, including eight among HCWs.
            666 contacts have now completed 21-day follow-up. Of 279 contacts currently being monitored, 265
            (95%) were seen on 28 September, the last date for which data has been reported. This outbreak is
            unrelated to that affecting Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone.
            ...
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            • #7
              Re: DRC - Ebola update: 70 cases, 42 deaths as of September 24, 2014 (WHO Ebola Response Roadmap Update, September 26, 2014)

              ANNEX 1. EBOLA OUTBREAK IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
              As at 1 October 2014, there have been 70 cases (30 confirmed, 26 probable, 14 suspected) of Ebola
              virus disease (EVD) reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including eight among healthcare workers (HCWs). In total, 43 deaths have been reported, including eight among HCWs.
              778 contacts (out of 1121) have now completed 21-day follow-up. Of 343 contacts currently being
              monitored, 341 (99%) were seen on 1 October, the last date for which data has been reported. This
              outbreak is unrelated to that affecting Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone. Date of
              isolation for the last confirmed case was 25 September (nine days ago).

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              • #8
                Re: DRC - Ebola update: 70 cases, 43 deaths as of October 1st, 2014 (WHO Ebola Response Roadmap Update, October 3rd, 2014)

                WHO: Ebola Response Roadmap Situation Report
                8 October 2014

                ...
                ANNEX 2. EBOLA OUTBREAK IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
                As at 5 October 2014, there have been 70 cases (30 confirmed, 26 probable, 15 suspected) of Ebola
                virus disease (EVD) reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including eight among healthcare workers (HCWs). In total, 43 deaths have been reported, including eight among HCWs.
                816 contacts have now completed 21-day follow-up. Of 305 contacts currently being monitored, all
                (100%) were seen on 5 October, the last date for which data has been reported. This outbreak is
                unrelated to that affecting Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone.
                Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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                • #9
                  Re: DRC - Ebola update: 70 cases, 43 deaths as of October 5th, 2014 (WHO Ebola Response Roadmap Update, October 8th, 2014)

                  WHO: EBOLA RESPONSE ROADMAP UPDATE
                  10 October 2014

                  ...
                  ANNEX 1. EBOLA OUTBREAK IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
                  As at 7 October 2014, there have been 71 cases (31 confirmed, 26 probable, 14 suspected) of Ebola
                  virus disease (EVD) reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including eight among healthcare workers (HCWs). In total, 43 deaths have been reported, including eight among HCWs.
                  830 contacts have now completed 21-day follow-up. Of 291 contacts currently being monitored, all
                  (100%) were seen on 7 October, the last date for which data has been reported. This outbreak is
                  unrelated to that affecting Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone, Spain, and the United
                  States of America.
                  Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                  The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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                  • #10
                    Re: DRC - Ebola update: 71 cases, 43 deaths as of October 7th, 2014 (WHO Ebola Response Roadmap Update, October 10th, 2014)

                    WHO: Ebola Response Roadmap Situation Report
                    15 October 2014

                    ...
                    ANNEX 2. EBOLA OUTBREAK IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
                    As at 9 October 2014, and following a retrospective laboratory review of cases, there have been 68
                    cases (38 confirmed, 28 probable, 2 suspected) of Ebola virus disease (EVD) reported in the
                    Democratic Republic of the Congo, including eight among health-care workers (HCWs). In total, 49
                    deaths have been reported, including eight among HCWs.

                    852 contacts have now completed 21-day follow-up. Of 269 contacts currently being monitored, all
                    (100%) were seen on 9 October, the last date for which data has been reported. This outbreak is
                    unrelated to that affecting Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone.
                    Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                    The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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                    • #11
                      Re: DRC - Ebola update: 68 cases, 49 deaths as of October 9th, 2014 (WHO Ebola Response Roadmap Update, October 15th, 2014)

                      ANNEX 2: EBOLA OUTBREAK IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
                      As at 20 October 2014 there have been 66 cases (38 confirmed, 28 probable) of Ebola virus disease (EVD)
                      reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including eight among health-care workers (HCWs). All
                      suspected cases have now been laboratory confirmed or discarded. In total, 49 deaths have been reported,
                      including eight among HCWs.

                      Of 1121 total contacts, 1116 have now completed 21-day follow-up. Of five contacts currently being monitored,
                      all were seen on 20 October, the last date for which data has been reported. This outbreak is unrelated to that
                      affecting Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone.
                      ...
                      Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                      The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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                      • #12
                        Re: DRC - Ebola update: 66 cases, 49 deaths as of October 20th, 2014 (WHO Ebola Response Roadmap Update, October 22nd, 2014)

                        ANNEX 2: EBOLA OUTBREAK IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
                        As at 21 October 2014 there have been 67 cases (38 confirmed, 28 probable, 1 suspected) of Ebola virus disease
                        (EVD) reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including eight among health-care workers (HCWs). In
                        total, 49 deaths have been reported, including eight among HCWs.

                        Of 1121 total contacts, 1116 have now completed 21-day follow-up. Of five contacts currently being monitored,
                        all were seen on 21 October, the last date for which data has been reported. On 10 October, the last reported
                        case tested negative for the second time and was discharged. The Democratic Republic of the Congo will
                        therefore be declared free of EVD 42 days after the date of the second negative test if no new cases are reported.
                        This outbreak is unrelated to the outbreak that originated in West Africa.

                        Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                        The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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                        • #13
                          Re: DRC - Ebola update: 67 cases, 49 deaths as of October 21st, 2014 (WHO Ebola Response Roadmap Update, October 25th, 2014)

                          Looks like the suspected case was discarded - Ro

                          EBOLA RESPONSE ROADMAP
                          SITUATION REPORT
                          31 OCTOBER 2014


                          ANNEX 2: EBOLA OUTBREAK IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
                          As of 28 October 2014, there have been 66 cases (38 confirmed, 28 probable) of Ebola virus disease (EVD)
                          reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including eight among health-care workers (HCWs). In total, 49
                          deaths have been reported, including eight among HCWs. All suspected cases have now been discarded.
                          No new reported contacts are being followed. Twenty days have passed since the last reported case tested
                          negative for the second time and was discharged. The Democratic Republic of the Congo will therefore be
                          declared free of EVD 42 days after the date of the second negative test if no new cases are reported. This
                          outbreak is unrelated to the outbreak that originated in West Africa.
                          Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                          The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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