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The World Health Organisation on Saturday declared that Ebola virus transmission in Sierra Leone has ended.
WHO made the declaration after 42 days, or two Ebola virus incubation cycles, had passed without a new case of the virus. This is contained in a statement by Anders Nordstrom, WHO Representative in Sierra Leone. "Since Sierra Leone
recorded the first Ebola case in May 2014, a total number of 8,704
people were infected and 3,589 have died, 221 of them healthcare
workers, all of whom we remember on this day," it stated.
The country now
enters a 90-day period of enhanced surveillance which will run until
February 5, 2016 and WHO said it would continue to support Sierra Leone
during the period.
The World health
body highlighted this new phase is critical for ensuring early detection
of any possible new case of Ebola virus disease. WHO commended the
Government of Sierra Leone and its people on achieving the significant
milestone in the country's fight against Ebola. "Sierra Leone
achieved this milestone through tremendous hard work and commitment
while battling the most unprecedented Ebola virus disease outbreak in
human history," the statement said.
-Premium Times-
What a great news.
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