The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) issues a fresh warning that 10 additional African countries could be at risk of Ebola infection as the outbreak spreads. The warning comes alongside existing concerns for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
According to Africa CDC’s Jean Kaseya, the 10 countries identified as at risk are Angola, Burundi, the Central African Republic, the Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Zambia. Multiple outlets report the list as part of an expanded risk assessment rather than confirmation of outbreaks in those countries.
Additional reporting highlights that developments in affected areas continue. France 24 notes that Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases. It also reports that the Red Cross says three volunteers have died in eastern DRC after contracting the virus in March. France 24 further reports local unrest in eastern DRC, where residents attack and burn parts of an Ebola treatment centre in Ituri’s Mongbwalu, leading to suspected cases fleeing, and that another centre in Rwampara is also set on fire.
Overall, the sources converge on Africa CDC’s list and the continuing situation in DRC and Uganda.
