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Ebola outbreak kills 5,376 in Africa's largest spread
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spreads to four African nations, killing 5,376 people.
In brief
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spreads to four African nations, killing 5,376 people. Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has killed 5,376 people and spread to four African countries, making it the continent's most widespread outbreak. Originally reported by Infobae.
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
The outbreak began in the Democratic Republic of Congo and has killed 5,376 people.
Affected countries
The outbreak has affected four African countries: Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Kenya, and Nigeria.
Bundibugyo variant
The virus Bundibugyo has a mortality rate over 50% and no approved treatments.
Uganda's response
Uganda reported 20 cases and was declared Ebola-free in August.
Kenya's case
Kenya reported nine cases in October, the first in the country's history.
Nigeria's case
Nigeria reported a case of Ebola in a Swiss woman whose husband works at the Swiss embassy in Abuya.
Vaccine trials
The Africa CDC and health organizations began trials of the Ervebo vaccine for Ebola.
Transmission details
Ebola spreads through contact with bodily fluids and is not airborne.
Here's the gist
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has killed 5,376 people and spread to four African countries, making it the continent's most widespread outbreak.
