What we know so far about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, which has fewer available treatments than other strains. Currently, there are confirmed cases in both countries, with significant uncertainties regarding the total number of infections.
- ▪The outbreak is the Democratic Republic of Congo's 17th since Ebola was discovered in 1976.
- ▪The Bundibugyo strain has no approved specific therapeutics or vaccines.
- ▪As of Sunday, there are eight lab-confirmed cases, 80 suspected deaths, and 246 suspected infections.
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- ▪ U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda — CBS News — US
- ▪ Hong Kong should trigger travel alert to Congo, Uganda amid Ebola outbreak, expert says — South China Morning Post
- ▪ CDC aiding withdrawal of affected Americans after Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ What to know about the current Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Congo — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ Americans in Congo may have had exposure to Ebola in outbreak, STAT News reports — Investing.com — News
- ▪ In Ebola outbreak, a number of Americans in the Congo believed to have had exposure to suspected cases — STAT News
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Open this photo in gallery:Ambulances parked at Bunia General Referral Hospital in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday.ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe World Health Organization on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda to be a public health emergency of international concern.The WHO said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency but that countries sharing land borders with the DRC are at high risk for further spread.What do we know about this new Ebola outbreak and how it has spread?What is Ebola?Ebola disease is a severe, often-fatal virus, which causes fever, body aches, vomiting and diarrhea, and…
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