REPORTING PERIOD: JUNE 1-14, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS ●Two (2) new confirmed cases reported from Bong County●Twenty-seven (27) contacts including 13 healthcare workers (HCWs) line listed and under follow-up●Total of 39 contacts including 15 HCWs under 21 days follow up●A total of 153 confirmed cases including 45 deaths reported●Cumulative Case Fatality Rate (CFR): 29% (45/153)●Four counties are currently in outbreak SITUATIONAL CONTEXT…
Read articleREPORTING PERIOD: MAY 25-31, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS ● No new confirmed case reported● Total of 12 contacts under 21 days follow up● Total of 121 contacts including 26 healthcare workers line listed● Total of 151 confirmed cases including 45 deaths reported● Cumulative Case Fatality Rate (CFR): 30% (45/151)● Four counties currently in outbreak SITUATIONAL CONTEXT Lassa fever (LF) is an acute…
Read articleREPORTING PERIOD: MAY 18-24, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS ● No new confirmed case reported● Total of 12 contacts under 21 days follow up● Total of 121 contacts including 26 healthcare workers line listed● Total of 151 confirmed cases including 45 deaths reported● Cumulative Case Fatality Rate (CFR): 30% (45/151)● Four counties currently in outbreak SITUATIONAL CONTEXT Lassa fever (LF) is an acute…
Read articleREPORTING PERIOD: MAY 11-17, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS ● Two new confirmed cases reported from Grand Bassa County● Total of 121 contacts including 26 healthcare workers line listed● Total of 59 contacts under 21 days follow up● Total of 151 confirmed cases including 45 deaths reported● Cumulative Case Fatality Rate (CFR): 30% (45/151)● Four counties currently in outbreak SITUATIONAL CONTEXT Lassa fever…
Read articleREPORTING PERIOD: MAY 4-10, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS ● No new confirmed cases reported● Total of 114 contacts including 26 healthcare workers line listed● Total of 52 contacts under 21 days follow up● Total of 149 confirmed cases including 45 deaths reported● Cumulative Case Fatality Rate (CFR): 30% (45/149)● Four counties currently in outbreak SITUATIONAL CONTEXT Lassa fever (LF) is an acute…
Read articleREPORTING PERIOD: APR 27-MAY 3, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS ● Four (4) new confirmed cases reported● Thirty (30) contacts including 16 healthcare workers line listed● Total of 87 contacts including 33 HCWs under 21 days follow up● Total of 149 confirmed cases including 45 deaths reported● Cumulative Case Fatality Rate (CFR): 30% (45/149)● Four counties currently in outbreak SITUATIONAL CONTEXT Lassa fever (LF)…
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