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The Ministry of Health has reported a total of 9 suspected cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD) to WHO. Of the suspected cases, one has died. The most recent suspected case had returned from Guinea where an outbreak of Ebola virus disease is ongoing.
Two samples sent to CDC in the US, tested negative for EVD and the individuals concerned have been discharged from hospital. The remaining 7 laboratory samples have been sent to Dakar for testing.
(Via WHO Epidemic Pandemic alert and Response - accessed 11/04/14)
The risk of travellers becoming infected or developing viral 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.
