The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to expand, with the virus spreading to three new health zones in North Kivu and Ituri provinces, according to government officials.
The country, which is battling its 17th Ebola virus disease outbreak, has now recorded 676 confirmed cases and 136 deaths, Health Minister Dr. Samuel-Roger Kamba said in a post on social media platform X.
Ebola Spreads To 3 New Health Zones
Kamba informed that the virus has spread to three new health zones in the country. They are:
Masereka (North Kivu)
Vuhovi (North Kivu)
Kambala (Ituri)
"#EbolaBundibugyo: As of June 10, 676 cumulative confirmed cases - 629 in Ituri, 44 in North Kivu, 3 in South Kivu. Forty-one new cases reported today," Kamba wrote.
"Three new health zones affected: Masereka and Vuhovi in North Kivu, Kambala in Ituri. Our teams are adapting, surveillance is intensifying. The response follows every signal, in every zone," he added.
Ebola Recoveries Offer Hope
The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, was officially declared on May 15.
There is currently no approved vaccine or specific treatment for this strain.
The minister also reported total 10 recoveries from the deadly disease.
"#EbolaBundibugyo: Two newly recovered today in the Bunia Health Zone. They are returning home. Every recovery is a victory, a message of hope for our communities. Come get treated quickly - early care saves lives," Kamba said.
DRC World Cup Team Reaches US
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Meanwhile, the Ebola outbreak has also disrupted the preparations of the Democratic Republic of Congo national football team ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
The squad arrived in the United States after spending three weeks in isolation in Europe due to the outbreak in their home country. US authorities required the team to complete the quarantine period in Belgium before being allowed to enter the country, AFP news agency reported.
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