Ebola epidemic: Ten African countries at risk
Summary
The Ebola virus is spreading in parts of Africa, putting ten more countries at risk according to the Africa CDC. Uganda has reported new cases, and violence has occurred at Ebola treatment centers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).Key Facts
- The Africa CDC warns that Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Zambia are now at risk of Ebola.
- Uganda has confirmed three new Ebola cases.
- Three Red Cross volunteers died in eastern DRC after catching the virus in March.
- In the Ituri region of DRC, residents attacked and burned parts of an Ebola treatment center in Mongbwalu.
- Due to the attack, 18 people suspected of having Ebola escaped from the center.
- Another Ebola treatment center in Rwampara, DRC, was also set on fire.
- The Ebola outbreak was initially concentrated in DRC and Uganda but is now spreading to more countries in Africa.
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