Muslims in DR Congo's Bunia mark Eid under Ebola restrictions
Summary
Muslims in Bunia, a city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, celebrated Eid while following strict health rules to prevent the spread of Ebola. The region is facing a serious Ebola outbreak with many suspected and confirmed cases, and no approved vaccine for the strain involved.Key Facts
- The Eid celebration took place on May 27 in Bunia, DR Congo.
- Muslims wore masks, used hand sanitizer, and prayed in small groups during the celebration.
- These measures were imposed to control the spread of Ebola.
- There are more than 900 suspected Ebola cases and at least 101 confirmed infections in the region.
- Around 220 deaths are suspected to be related to Ebola in Congo and neighboring Uganda.
- The outbreak is centered in Ituri province, where Bunia is located.
- The Ebola strain is called Bundibugyo, which has no approved vaccine.
- The World Health Organization is monitoring the situation.
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