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Nigeria Reports First Ebola Case in Over a Decade
Nigeria becomes fourth African country to report Ebola case after 10-year gap.
In brief
Nigeria becomes fourth African country to report Ebola case after 10-year gap. Nigeria reports first Ebola case in over a decade, becoming fourth African nation affected by record-fast outbreak. Originally reported by New York Post.
Nigeria Reports First Ebola Case
Nigeria reported its first Ebola case in more than a decade on Tuesday.
Fourth African Country Affected
Nigeria becomes fourth African country and most populous nation affected by record-fast outbreak.
Ebola Outbreak Details
Ebola kills about half of infected with no approved treatment or vaccine.
Global Spread
Cases reported in Uganda and Kenya since outbreak began in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Africa CDC Director Statement
Africa CDC Director General Jean Kaseya said Ebola now affects three regions of Africa.
Nigerian Patient Details
Ugandan woman arrived in Abuja via Addis Ababa on October 5 and tested positive on October 19.
Health Minister Statement
Nigeria's health minister confirmed patient is in isolation and receiving treatment.
The main idea
Nigeria reports first Ebola case in over a decade, becoming fourth African nation affected by record-fast outbreak.
