Second Ebola case confirmed in eastern Congo, health official says

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A second case of Ebola has been confirmed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

BENI, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO -- A second case of Ebola has been confirmed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a health official said on Thursday, a week after a young boy died of the disease, raising fears of another outbreak.

"So far there have been more than 170 contacts listed around the first case, and with the confirmation of the second case, the listing of contacts will continue," Tosalisana told Reuters.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

 

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