Second Ebola case confirmed in eastern Congo, vaccinations starting

Second Ebola case confirmed in eastern Congo Health officials in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed a second case of Ebola on Thursday and said the latest flare-up of the virus appeared to be linked to the massive 2018-2020 outbreak. Fiston Mahamba Reuters

BENI, Democratic Republic of Congo, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Health officials in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed a second case of Ebola on Thursday and said the latest flare-up of the virus appeared to be linked to the massive 2018-2020 outbreak.

A 42-year-old woman tested positive in the city of Beni on Wednesday, city health official Michel Tosalisana said. read more

The first confirmed case was ayoung boy who died of the diseaselast week. Three of the boy's neighbours also died last month after after experiencing symptoms associated with Ebola, which can include severe vomiting, haemorrhaging and diarrhoea. read more  ...

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