Uganda closes its border with Congo, where suspected cases of rare Ebola type are surging
Summary
Uganda has temporarily closed its border with the Congo due to a rise in suspected cases of a rare Ebola virus type called Bundibugyo. This decision follows confirmed cases in Uganda after health workers were exposed to the virus from patients crossing from Congo.Key Facts
- Uganda closed its border with Congo immediately to stop the spread of a rare Ebola virus type.
- The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo type of Ebola, which has no approved medicines or vaccines.
- Ugandan health workers got infected after contact with Congolese patients who crossed before the outbreak was declared on May 15.
- The border will only allow emergency crossings for outbreak response, humanitarian aid, cargo, or security.
- People crossing from Congo under emergency must stay in isolation for 21 days.
- Congo has confirmed over 100 Ebola cases in this outbreak.
- Ebola spreads through close contact with body fluids of sick or dead patients.
- Health workers and family caregivers are at highest risk of catching Ebola.
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