An Ebola outbreak has occurred in the Congo, with 65 deaths and hundreds of infections reported — Bloomberg
A new outbreak of the Ebola virus has been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the country’s northeast. According to preliminary data, as of May 15, the death toll had reached 65, with several hundred more people infected. Health authorities are continuing epidemiological surveillance and working to contain the spread of the disease in the region.
This was reported by Bloomberg.
The African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that approximately 246 people are suspected of being infected with the Ebola virus.
Meanwhile, regional health officials convened an emergency meeting on Friday to coordinate the response.
Preliminary testing detected the virus in 13 of 20 samples, and sequencing is underway to identify the strain.
Among the laboratory-confirmed cases in Ituri Province, there have been four deaths, and suspected infections have also been reported in the city of Bunia.
According to the African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the risks of the disease spreading are increasing due to population movements to Uganda and South Sudan linked to the mining industry, as well as gaps in contact tracing and the proximity of the regions where the outbreak occurred.
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We also reported: Among the crew members of the MV Hondius, where a hantavirus outbreak was recorded, are five Ukrainian citizens. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that no signs of a deterioration in their health have been detected so far.
The disease on board the MV Hondius, owned by the Dutch company Oceanwide Expeditions, which has claimed the lives of three passengers, may have been introduced by Argentine rats or mice.
