Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to new province bordering Central African Republic Reuters
Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to new province bordering Central African Republic - Reuters
In short
The Ebola virus has spread to a new province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, bordering the Central African Republic, expanding the outbreak to three provinces. This is a public health emergency as declared by the World Health Organization. The exact number of cases and deaths is not yet known.
Key points
- The outbreak has now been reported in three provinces.: The outbreak has now been reported in three provinces.
- The exact number of cases and deaths is not yet known.: The exact number of cases and deaths is not yet known.
- The new province shares a border with the Central African Republic.: The new province shares a border with the Central African Republic.