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What to Know About ‘Deeply Concerning’ Ebola Outbreak
The head of the World Health Organization said he’s “deeply concerned about the scale and speed” of the Ebola outbreak sweeping through the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda after the death toll climbed above 100 people early this week.
TL;DR
- Over 100 deaths have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda due to an Ebola outbreak.
- The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain, for which there is no known vaccine or treatment.
- Ebola symptoms include fever, aches, diarrhea, vomiting, and bleeding, with a high mortality rate.
- The virus has spread to urban areas, including Kampala, Uganda, and Goma, Congo.
- The WHO has declared a health emergency due to the outbreak's scale and speed.