Uganda closes border with Congo after surge of rare Ebola cases
Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to a surge in rare Ebola cases. The closure follows the first confirmed Ebola death in Kampala and aims to prevent further spread of the Bundibugyo Ebolavirus strain. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak in the DRC a 'very high' risk, although the global spread is considered limited.
- ▪Uganda's border closure was decided by an Ebola task force led by Vice President Jessica Alupo.
- ▪The first confirmed Ebola death in Uganda occurred on May 14, following the outbreak declaration on May 15.
- ▪At least 220 people are suspected to have died from Ebola in eastern Congo, with nearly 1,000 suspected cases reported.
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Uganda closed its border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo after a surge in Ebola cases of a rare variant. The decision to close the border was made by an Ebola task force led by Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo. The flow of people between Uganda and the DRC has spread the rare Bundibugyo Ebolavirus strain to the former, leading to the first confirmed Ebola death in the country’s capital, Kampala, on May 14. Recommended Stories Iran begins lifting internet blockade after historic blackout Israel kills top Hamas military chief in airstrike Israel kills top Hamas military chief in airstrike The Ebola outbreak was declared on May 15. At least 220 people are suspected to have died from the disease in the eastern Congo, with suspected cases approaching 1,000.
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