An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a sixth province after a death is recorded in Bas-Uele, officials say. Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya tells media the new case is in the previously unaffected Bas-Uele province, with the death reported in or near the provincial capital, Buta.
Several outlets add additional context about the person’s movements. The man is said to have travelled from Isiro in Haut-Uele province to Buta in Bas-Uele. One report also describes him as a motorcycle-taxi driver who seeks treatment at multiple hospitals before dying, and it notes that police become involved when staff attempt to take his body.
Outlets broadly agree on the basic development—Bas-Uele now being affected and the outbreak reaching six provinces—while differing slightly on details such as the day-to-day context of travel and health-care contact, and on broader remarks. One report also references comments from the WHO head indicating the outbreak is on track to be among the deadliest in history.
