Congo's Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 cases as authorities race to slow the spread in African countries
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — The fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 10,000 confirmed cases, government data showed Tuesday, as health authorities race to slow the spread of the disease in multiple The Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 10,000 confirmed cases and nearly half of the 10,060 confirmed cases have died, making it the deadliest outbreak in the country's history. The outbreak was declared in May and is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which there is no approved vaccine or treatment. Health workers are dealing with armed conflict, poor roads, and violence from residents fueled by mistrust and misinformation. The disease has spread to 66 health zones across eight provinces from three zones when it was first declared in June. Concerns have been raised about lax surveillance efforts in Africa, where most cases were confirmed long after symptoms began. The Africa CDC has stated that at least 95% of recorded cases are supposed to be coming from known contacts. The Ebola outbreak has also spread further across Africa than any previous outbreak.
Published : 3 hours ago by jlaur in Health World
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — The fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 10,000 confirmed cases, government data showed Tuesday, as health authorities race to slow the spread of the disease in multiple... [4264 symbols]
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