Mourners bury a 6-month-old Ebola victim in the Congo outbreak’s 3rd orphanage death
Summary
A 6-month-old girl who had Ebola was buried in eastern Congo, marking the third child to die at an orphanage during the current outbreak. The Ebola outbreak is centered in the Ituri region, with over 900 cases and 245 deaths reported as health workers try to control the virus despite limited protective gear and no approved treatments or vaccines for this strain.Key Facts
- The 6-month-old girl died of Ebola and was buried in Bunia, Congo.
- She was the third child to die at an orphanage during this outbreak.
- Ituri region has more than 90% of the Ebola cases in the current outbreak.
- There are 933 confirmed Ebola cases and 245 deaths so far.
- This outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has no approved treatment or vaccine.
- Health workers often lack enough masks, gloves, and protective equipment.
- Health centers in Ituri will now provide free care, and healthcare worker bonuses will be doubled.
- Safe burial practices are used to prevent the virus from spreading, requiring health workers to wear protective clothing during funerals.
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