At least 100 deaths reported in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in at least 100 deaths and over 390 suspected cases. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak an international emergency, as the current strain lacks approved treatments or vaccines. The U.S. government is monitoring the situation, with six Americans exposed and a travel advisory issued against visiting the affected region.
- ▪At least 100 deaths have been reported in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- ▪The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak an international emergency due to the lack of approved drugs or vaccines.
- ▪The U.S. government is arranging transport for a small group of Americans who have been exposed to the virus.
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- ▪ At least 131 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ US suspends entry of some travelers from Congo amid Ebola outbreak — Investing.com — News
- ▪ What to know about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and the Americans exposed to the virus — CBS News — Top
- ▪ At least 118 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says — BBC News
- ▪ At least 6 Americans in Congo exposed to terrifying Ebola virus strain with 25-50% death rate: report — New York Post
- ▪ At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say — Reddit
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At least 100 deaths reported in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as six Americans exposed2 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSofia Ferreira SantosJospin Mwisha / AFP via Getty ImagesAll visitors and patients must wash hands and take temperatures before entering Kyeshero Hospital in Goma on 18 MayAt least 100 deaths have been reported in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with more than 390 cases suspected, the head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has told the BBC.The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak an international emergency.The current strain of Ebola is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, for which there are no approved drugs or vaccines.There are also two confirmed cases and one death in Uganda, according to the US…
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