Epidemiological Update, Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) (10 October 2014)

In countries with widespread and intense transmission, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, a high number of new cases continue to be recorded. In the past two months, about 1,000 new cases per week were recorded, of which almost 500 new cases were reported in Liberia alone. Thus far, there are no signs that the epidemic in these countries is under control. High transmission continues to be recorded in areas such as Conakry, Gueckedou and Macenta (Guinea), Margibi district (Liberia), Freetown, and the districts of Bombali, Moyamba and Port Loko (Sierra Leone). These areas have a population of around 30 million.