Outbreak of rare strain of Ebola claims at least 65 lives in DR Congo

Sixty-five people have died in a new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province with 246 suspected cases.

New Ebola outbreak leaves 65 dead as officials warn of cross-border spread

A new Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed 65 people with 246 suspected cases as officials investigate which strain is driving the deadly spread.

A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded - CNN

A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded  CNN

At least 80 deaths reported as Congo grapples with new Ebola outbreak

At least 80 deaths have been reported in Congo's new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province, authorities said, as health workers raced Saturday to intensify screening and contact tracing to contain the disease.

Congo Ebola outbreak: constant burials as death toll reaches 80

At least 80 deaths have been reported in Congo’s new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province, authorities said, as health workers raced to intensify screening and contact tracing to contain the disease on Saturday. Officials first announced the outbreak on Friday, with 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases. In Ituri’s capital, Bunia, locals recounted their fears amid constant burials. “Every day, people are dying … and this has been going on for about a week. In a single day, we bury...

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New Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo

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Congo reports its 17th Ebola outbreak; 65 deaths, 246 cases so far | What we know

Ebola virus disease is a severe and often fatal illness endemic to Congo's tropical forests.

New Ebola virus outbreak in DR Congo kills 65

A new outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has been declared in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, African health officials said, with neighbouring Uganda also confirming one related death.

Ebola’s Africa spread tests global response after aid cuts

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo linked to 80 deaths and hundreds of suspected infections has spread across the border to Uganda.

African public health agency announces new Ebola outbreak in Congo, 65 suspected deaths

At least 65 people have died in a confirmed Ebola outbreak in Ituri province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 246 suspected cases reported so far.

A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province - Arab News

A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province  Arab News

Congo confirms new Ebola outbreak, 80 deaths

So far there have been 246 suspected cases of the virus, the ministry of health said.

Africa CDC confirms 65 deaths from Ebola in DR Congo

The suspected cases and 65 deaths were recorded mainly in Mongwalu and Rwampara, with four deaths among confirmed cases. The post Africa CDC confirms 65 deaths from Ebola in DR Congo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded - Jamaica Gleaner

A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded  Jamaica Gleaner

An Ebola outbreak has been declared in eastern DRC, according to the Africa CDC. - Seneweb

An Ebola outbreak has been declared in eastern DRC, according to the Africa CDC.  Seneweb