…warns Ebola crisis worsens in DR Congo

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius officially over, even as it warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is escalating, with nearly 40 new infections being recorded daily.

…warns Ebola crisis worsens in DR Congo

Speaking at a media briefing, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the outbreak ended after the final identified contact completed quarantine, tested negative, and returned home.

“We are therefore very pleased to say that the WHO considers the outbreak of hantavirus over,” he announced.

The outbreak recorded 13 confirmed cases, including three deaths, while health authorities tracked more than 650 contacts across 33 countries and territories.

Although the outbreak has ended, Dr Tedros said the WHO will continue research into hantavirus and is coordinating a study involving 21 countries to improve

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