Ebola Outbreak in DRC: WHO Reports 10,668 Cases, 5,198 Deaths
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a significant increase in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). As of November 3, the organization has recorded 10,668 confirmed cases and 5,198 deaths due to the Bundibugyo virus disease.
WHO stated that the transmission of the virus is ongoing in eight provinces, with 51 of the 67 affected health zones experiencing sustained and high-level transmission.
The agency expressed concern over the high number of community deaths, particularly among young children, attributing this trend to challenges in early detection and timely access to appropriate healthcare.
Switzerland and the United Kingdom have reportedly evacuated their citizens with confirmed cases, while no new countries have reported cases since the previous update.
WHO advises against imposing travel or trade restrictions on countries facing the outbreak or responding to it, based on the available information.
WHO Reports Ebola Outbreak in DRC: 10,668 Cases, 5,198 Deaths
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a significant increase in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). As of November 3rd, the organization has documented 10,668 confirmed cases and 5,198 deaths due to the Bundibugyo virus disease.
- WHO stated that the virus transmission is ongoing in eight provinces, with 51 of the 67 affected health zones experiencing sustained and high-level transmission.
- The agency expressed concern over the high number of community deaths, particularly among young children, attributing this trend to challenges in early detection and timely access to appropriate healthcare.
- Switzerland and the United Kingdom have reportedly evacuated their citizens with confirmed cases, while no new countries have reported cases since the previous update.
- WHO advises against implementing travel or trade restrictions on countries facing the outbreak or responding to it, based on the available information.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
