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Congo Ebola Crisis: Contact Tracing Is Dangerously Behind, Officials Warn

An Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus is affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Health authorities report that cases in the DRC have climbed to 1,155. Officials warn that contact tracing is dangerously delayed and the outbreak may not have reached its peak.

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Confirmed cases in the DRC have risen above 1,150 and the virus has spread into Uganda.

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  1. Ebola Outbreak Spreads to Uganda as DRC Cases Surpass 1,150

    An Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus is affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Health authorities report that cases in the DRC have climbed to 1,155. Officials warn that contact tracing is dangerously delayed and the outbreak may not have reached its peak.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Ebola outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus.
    • The outbreak affects the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
    • Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reached 1,155.
    • The epicentre of the epidemic is located in Mongbwalu in the eastern part of the DRC.
    • Health officials warn that contact tracing in the Congo is dangerously delayed.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The DRC National Institute of Public Health reported 808 confirmed cases and 192 deaths on June 15.
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