Risk of Ebola spread is high regionally but low globally, WHO says
Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda poses a high risk of spreading in those countries and nearby areas, but the chance of the virus spreading worldwide is low. The outbreak involves a rare type of Ebola called the Bundibugyo virus, has caused over 130 suspected deaths, and may continue for at least two more months.Key Facts
- The Ebola outbreak is concentrated in Congo’s Ituri and North Kivu provinces and parts of Uganda.
- WHO has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
- There have been 51 confirmed Ebola cases and about 139 suspected deaths.
- Almost 600 people are suspected of having the virus.
- The Bundibugyo virus spread was undetected for weeks due to testing for a different Ebola type.
- There are no approved medicines or vaccines currently available for the Bundibugyo virus.
- Congo expects to receive shipments of an experimental Ebola vaccine developed in the UK and US.
- Aid groups like UNICEF are sending supplies to help contain the outbreak.
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