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The outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in West Africa continues to increase. There is an upward epidemic trend in Sierra Leone and Liberia; the situation in Guinea remains serious though appears to have stablilized.
As of 21 September 2014, a total of 6263 cases and 2917 deaths have been reported. The distribution of the cases is listed below as of 21 September 2014, case numbers include confirmed, probable and suspected:
(Via WHO Response to the Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak - Update 24/09/14 - accessed 30/09/14)
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.
