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As of 3 May 2014, no cases of Ebola Virus Disease have been confirmed in Sierra Leone. From 16 March to 2 May 2014, the Ministry of Health and Sanitation has tested 105 laboratory samples from suspected cases. No cases of EVD have been detected, however, 10 cases of Lassa fever virus infection have been identified. Lassa fever is endemic in Sierra Leone.
Thirty-five contacts have been traced; 15 have completed 21 days of follow-up and have been discharged from medical surveillance.
(Via WHO Epidemic & Pandemic Alert and Response - accessed 05/05/14
The risk of travellers becoming infected or developing Ebola haemorrhagic fever is extremely low, unless there has been direct contact with blood or bodily fluids of dead or living infected persons or animals. Healthcare workers are at particular risk, although practising appropriate infection control should effectively prevent transmission of disease in this setting.
Travellers returning from tropical countries should always seek rapid medical attention if they develop flu-like symptoms (such as fever, headache, diarrhoea or general malaise) within three weeks after return, and be reminded to mention to their health care provider that they have recently travelled.
