Main highlights
For the 25th August 2014, a total of 32 new samples were received and analysed by the CDC KenemaLaboratory: Kenema (9), Bombali (4), Tonkolili (4), Port Loko (5), Pujehun (2) and Western Area (8). Twenty (20) of these samples are positive, 7 are negative while 5 suspected cases have been recommended for a second drawbase on their symptoms onset.(See table 1)
A total of 4 samples were received and analysed by NICD MLU Lakka, Freetown Laboratory. 1 positive and 3 Negative. Data will be added to the current data.
The cumulative number of Laboratory confirmed cases are 955 whiles confirmed death is 355 with a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) based on confirmed cases of 37.2%.
Fifty-eight (58) patients are currently admitted at the Kenema Isolation Unit with no report received from the Kailahun Lab &Isolation unit. Cumulative discharge is still 244
DMOs, DSOs & clinicians are reminded to read the comment on the daily Laboratory result for your action
Data cleaning is on-going, therefore the figures in table 1 will keep on changing as the cleaning continues