Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80
Congo is facing a new Ebola outbreak in the Ituri province, with at least 80 reported deaths. Health officials are working to enhance screening and contact tracing efforts to contain the spread of the virus. The outbreak has raised concerns among residents, who report frequent burials and uncertainty about the disease's nature.
- ▪At least 80 deaths have been reported in Congo's new Ebola outbreak in Ituri province.
- ▪Health workers are intensifying screening and contact tracing to contain the disease.
- ▪The suspected index case is a nurse who died at a hospital in Bunia three weeks ago.
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- ▪ No vaccine for latest Ebola outbreak, DR Congo warns as toll hits 80 — Le Monde (EN)
- ▪ Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80 - AP News — Google News
- ▪ No vaccine for new highly lethal Ebola outbreak, DR Congo warns, as death toll hits 80 — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80 — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Congo Ebola outbreak: constant burials as death toll reaches 80 — South China Morning Post
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onCongolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80At least 80 people have died in Congo’s new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri provinceByThe Associated PressMay 16, 2026, 7:00 AM1:10A general view of Bunia, where Ebola outbreaks have been confirmed in Ituri province, Congo, Friday, May 15, 2026. (AP Photo)The Associated PressITURI, Congo -- At least 80 deaths have been reported in Congo's new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province, authorities said, as health workers raced Saturday to intensify screening and contact tracing to contain the disease.
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