Ebola cases in DR Congo exceed 7,000 — Korea Herald
Since the start of the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 7,022 cases have been recorded, the country’s authorities said. According to their data, 3,398 people have died and another 1,671 have recovered. This is the largest outbreak of the disease in the country’s history.
Authorities report a decline in cases
As Korea Herald reports, DR Congo government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya said the epidemic peaked at the beginning of the third week of August. According to him, all indicators point to a reduction in the number of new cases.
In 10 of the 61 health zones affected by the epidemic, no new cases have been recorded for at least 21 days. At the same time, the virus was confirmed last week in a seventh province, South Ubangi, which borders the Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo.
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Cases detected in schools in Ituri
The current outbreak was officially detected in mid-May. It began in the northeastern province of Ituri and spread to remote eastern and northern areas where armed groups operate, the state has a weak presence, and medical infrastructure is lacking.
The highest number of cases was recorded in Ituri. After pupils returned to classes following the summer holidays, Ebola was detected in schools, causing concern among parents and medical workers. Roger Mungimbo, a school representative in the provincial administrative center of Bunia, reported mandatory handwashing with soap, measures to limit class sizes to 30 pupils, and regular reminders for children not to touch one another and to wash their hands.
The current epidemic was caused by the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment. Several medicines and vaccines are undergoing trials.
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