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Research Article
A Team Approach to Staff Safety during CDC’s Ebola Outbreak Response Operations, Sierra Leone, November 2014
Author(s): Oliver W Morgan, Jessica K Adam, Allison Connolly, Erin Kennedy, Indu B Ahluwalia, Modupe Osinubi, Daniel R O’Leary, Tom Sesay and Sarah D BennettOliver W Morgan, Jessica K Adam, Allison Connolly, Erin Kennedy, Indu B Ahluwalia, Modupe Osinubi, Daniel R O’Leary, Tom Sesay and Sarah D Bennett
Background: In November 2014, during the West Africa Ebola epidemic, a driver contracted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Sierra Leone developed Ebola virus disease, potentially exposing other Ebola-response staff and possibly jeopardizing outbreak response efforts.
Methods: In addition to an epidemiologic investigation with contact tracing and monitoring to limit possible Ebola virus transmission, the investigation team reviewed policies and procedures that may have contributed to the incident.
Results: The incident, investigation, and response activities occurred in Bombali, Tonkolili and Western Districts of Sierra Leone during a period of wide-spread community transmission of Ebola virus in all three districts. The driver did not immediately report his illness to relevant public health.. Read More»
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