Main highlights
For the 12th September2014, a total of 57new samples were received and analysed by the CDC Kenema Lab and the South African NICD MLU Western Area Laboratory: Kenema (9), Bombali (10),Tonkolili (1), Port Loko (15), Bo (3) and Western Area (19).Thirty-one (31) of these samples are positive, 21 are negative while 5 suspected cases have been recommended for a second test base on their symptoms onset.(See table 1)
Two (2) positive samples analysed by the CDC Kenema Laboratory were not included in table 1 because of missing district variable.
The cumulative number of Laboratory confirmed cases are 1,432 whiles confirmed death is459with a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) based on confirmed cases of 32.1%.
Sixty Four (64) Patients are currently admitted at the Kenema and Sixty Eight (68) Kailahun Isolation Unit with cumulative discharges of 313.
The Canadian Laboratory in Kailahun is now up and running.
DMOs, DSOs & clinicians are reminded to read the comment on the daily Laboratory result for your action.