How is the latest Ebola outbreak different and should we be worried?
The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. This outbreak has resulted in 80 deaths and is concerning because the specific strain involved does not have an approved vaccine. Health officials are urging vigilance as the situation develops.
- ▪The Ebola outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the WHO.
- ▪80 deaths have been attributed to this outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
- ▪The strain of Ebola involved in this outbreak currently has no approved vaccine.
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How is the latest Ebola outbreak different and should we be worried?ReutersPublished 6 seconds agoAn Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization, after 80 deaths were attributed to the disease that, in regard to this strain, has no approved vaccine.ReutersPlease enable JavaScript to view this content.ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMost PopularColombian singer Shakira acquitted of tax fraud in SpainVideo1:14Dutch authority rules out further hantavirus spread as Hondius arrivesVideo0:59Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives at Rotterdam portVideo1:43How do global events affect gas prices at the pump?Video1:48Drone targets UAE…
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