Epidemiological Update, Cholera (24 February 2017)

Abstract

Between epidemiological week (EW) 1 and 5 of 2017, a total of 1,897 cholera cases were reported in Haiti, including 28 deaths. In the Dominican Republic, from the beginning of the year to EW 2 of 2017, there were 7 suspected cholera cases and 2 confirmed cases reported, including one death.

Entre las semanas epidemiológica (SE) 1 y 5 de 2017 se notificaron 1.897 casos de cólera en Haití, incluidas 28 defunciones; mientras que en la República Dominicana, hasta la SE 2 de 2017, fueron notificados 7 casos sospechosos y dos confirmados, incluyendo una defunción.