Congo reports 72 new Ebola cases Sunday, one of the largest daily jumps since outbreak was declared
Summary
Congo has reported 72 new Ebola cases in one day, one of the largest daily increases since the outbreak started about a month ago. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, is spreading fast in Congo’s eastern region, making it hard for health teams to trace and treat those exposed.Key Facts
- Congo reported 72 new Ebola cases on Sunday, raising the total to 782 confirmed cases.
- There have been 181 confirmed deaths, with 29 new deaths reported in the same period.
- The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, which is less common and was not tested for early on.
- Over 90% of cases are in the Ituri province, with cases also in North Kivu, South Kivu, and across the border in Uganda.
- Contact tracing coverage dropped to 56%, making it harder to find and monitor people exposed to the virus.
- Nearly a million people have been displaced in the region due to conflict, complicating health response efforts.
- The fatality rate for this outbreak is about 23%, and 40 people have recovered so far.
- International organizations like the World Health Organization and Africa CDC are supporting Congo with testing, treatment, and resources.
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