Ebola cases in DRC rise to 676 as Kenya protests erupt over US plans
Summary
Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have risen to 676 with 136 deaths as of June 11, while nearby Uganda reports 19 cases. The outbreak started months before it was declared and may become as large as the 2014–2016 West Africa Ebola outbreak if health efforts do not improve. Meanwhile, U.S. plans to set up a quarantine center in Kenya for Ebola-exposed Americans have led to protests and violence in Kenya.Key Facts
- The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has 676 confirmed cases, 136 deaths, and 119 suspected cases as of June 11.
- Uganda has 19 confirmed Ebola cases and 2 deaths linked to the outbreak.
- The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus.
- Investigators traced potential early spread to a funeral on February 4 in Mongbwalu where many attendees later fell ill.
- The U.S. CDC warns the outbreak could reach over 20,000 cases and 4,000 deaths within three months without strong public health actions.
- The U.S. government, led by President Trump, plans to build a quarantine center in Kenya to isolate Americans exposed to Ebola.
- Kenyan citizens and medical groups strongly oppose the U.S. quarantine plans, fearing the virus will enter Kenya.
- Protests in Kenya have turned violent, resulting in at least three deaths after clashes with police.
- A Kenyan court temporarily blocked the quarantine center, but the U.S. continues to push forward with the plan.
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