Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Broadens Across DRC and Uganda
TL;DR
DRC’s Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak has risen to 676 confirmed cases with 136 deaths, while Uganda reports 19 confirmed cases (two deaths) and one probable death, for a combined total of 695 cases and 138 deaths. Ituri remains the epicenter and the outbreak is spreading to additional health zones; about 5,768 contacts have been identified with 4,141 under follow-up. Uganda has had no new cases in six days, and transmission is largely linked to importations and healthcare settings. WHO and partners are coordinating a continental response and evaluating candidate therapeutics for trials.
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