Number of suspected Ebola cases falls by hundreds as testing ramps up
Summary
The number of suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has dropped significantly as more testing has ruled out many illnesses. The World Health Organization (WHO) now reports 437 cases in the DRC, down from over 1,000, while confirmed deaths have also decreased. Meanwhile, Uganda has reported more confirmed cases, raising its total to 15.Key Facts
- The DRC now reports 437 Ebola cases: 321 confirmed and 116 suspected.
- This is a big drop from the previous count of 1,041 cases, which included many suspected cases.
- Confirmed deaths in the DRC have decreased to 48 from over 200 previously reported.
- WHO says many suspected cases were cleared after testing found other diseases or no Ebola virus.
- Ebola symptoms start with flu-like signs, like fever and aches, which overlap with other illnesses.
- Confirmed cases mean the person tested positive for Ebola virus.
- Uganda reported six new Ebola cases among people who had contact with previous patients.
- Uganda’s total is now 15 confirmed cases and one death.
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