A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded
Summary
A new Ebola outbreak in Congo's remote Ituri province has resulted in 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases, with concerns about the spread to neighboring Uganda and South Sudan.
Key Points
- A new Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in Congo's Ituri province with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths.
- Four deaths have been laboratory-confirmed as Ebola so far, with sequencing ongoing to identify the virus strain.
- Uganda has reported one imported Ebola death linked to Congo's outbreak, involving the Bundibugyo virus variant.
- The WHO and Africa CDC are coordinating with Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan to contain the outbreak and provide support.
