Ebola Outbreak in Congo Claims Over 100 Lives, 390 Suspected Cases
Summary
Over 100 people have died in Congo due to an Ebola outbreak with over 390 suspected cases. The strain has no approved vaccine, and international agencies including WHO and CDC are responding with measures to contain the epidemic.
Key Points
- Over 100 deaths and more than 390 suspected Ebola cases reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- The Ebola strain, Bundibugyo virus, currently has no approved vaccine or medicine available.
- The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak an international emergency.
- US CDC has imposed strict travel measures and is assisting in repatriating American citizens potentially exposed to the virus.
