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New Ebola case reported in Sierra Leone

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A new case of Ebola was confirmed in Sierra Leone 1 day after WHO declared Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia free of transmission.

The new case reflects the ongoing risk for new Ebola flare-ups, according to WHO. Health officials warned on Jan. 14 that new infections would likely occur. Excluding the most recent case, 10 flare-ups unassociated with the original chain of transmission have been identified.

Government officials in Sierra Leone rapidly responded to the new case, WHO said. Local authorities at the country’s new emergency operations center are working with WHO and its partners to investigate the source of infection, identify contacts, and initiate infection control measures to avoid further transmission.

Bruce Aylward

“We still anticipate more flare-ups and must be prepared for them,” Bruce Aylward, MD, MPH, WHO’s special representative for Ebola response, said in a press release.

Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia remain on a 90-day period of enhanced surveillance. During this time, government and health officials will ensure no hidden chains of transmission are missed and that any new flare-ups are detected.