Ebola Risk in Congo Elevated to ‘Very High’ at National Level, WHO Says

At least 82 cases have been confirmed in Congo so far, including seven confirmed deaths.

Ebola Risk in Congo Elevated to ‘Very High’ at National Level, WHO Says

TL;DR

  • The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo poses a 'very high' risk at the national level.
  • There are 82 confirmed infections to date.
  • The outbreak is spreading rapidly within Congo.
  • The public health risk remains low at the global level.
  • The WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on May 17.
  • The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, lacking an approved vaccine or treatment.

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