Ebola cases in Congo near 300 as more joyful stories from recovered medical workers emerge
Summary
Congo has reported 282 confirmed cases of Ebola, mostly in the eastern Ituri province. The outbreak has caused 42 deaths in Congo and one in Uganda, with no approved medicine or vaccine available.Key Facts
- There are at least 282 confirmed Ebola cases in Congo.
- The outbreak is mainly in Ituri province, with 264 confirmed cases.
- More than 1,000 suspected cases of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus have been reported.
- Bundibugyo is a species of the Ebola virus confirmed weeks after the outbreak started.
- No approved treatment or vaccine exists for this Ebola virus type.
- The outbreak has caused 42 deaths in Congo.
- One death linked to the outbreak was reported in neighboring Uganda.
- Some medical workers have recovered and shared positive stories about their experience.
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