Outbreak Brief 3: Ebola virus disease (EVD) Outbreak 9 March 2021

Since the last brief (3 March 2021), one new confirmed case, two new deaths, and no new recoveries of Ebola virus disease (EVD) have been reported in Nzérékoré, Guinea. This represents a 91% decrease in the number of new cases reported this week compared to new cases reported in the last brief. Cumulatively, 29 EVD cases, 13 deaths (CFR: 45%), and four recoveries have been reported from Democratic Republic of Congo (11 cases; 4 deaths; 2 recoveries) and Guinea (18; 9; 2). Seven healthcare workers are amongst the confirmed cases: DR Congo (2) and Guinea (5).