WHO says Ebola risk now 'very high' in DR Congo
The World Health Organization has raised the public health risk from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to 'very high.' Currently, there are 82 confirmed cases and seven deaths, with many more suspected cases. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which lacks a proven vaccine, and has also spread to Uganda.
- ▪The WHO has confirmed 82 cases of Ebola in the DRC, with seven confirmed deaths.
- ▪There are approximately 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths in the country.
- ▪The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which has no proven vaccine.
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