Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo

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Two Red Cross volunteers have died from suspected Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). The Red Cross believes they contracted the virus before the outbreak was identified. This outbreak involves the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which has no proven vaccine and a mortality rate of approximately one-third. Health experts emphasize that bodily fluids remain infectious after death, posing a risk through contact with deceased individuals. Neighboring Uganda has confirmed five cases, and the African Centres for Disease Control has identified ten other African countries at risk. Médecins Sans Frontières reported that an Ebola treatment tent in Mongbwalu, DR Congo, was burned, highlighting community fears and the need for engagement.

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Touching the body of someone who died from Ebola can spread the virus due to infectious bodily fluids.

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Uganda has confirmed five cases of the virus, with three new cases reported on Saturday.

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The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which has no proven vaccine and a mortality rate of about one-third.

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Red Cross volunteers have died from a suspected Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Ten other African countries are at risk of being affected by the Ebola virus.

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The outbreak involves a rare species of Ebola, known as Bundibugyo, which has no proven vaccine and kills about a third of those infected.Health experts warn that touching the body of someone who died from Ebola can spread the virus because bodily fluids remain highly infectious after death.DR Congo's neighbour, Uganda, has also reported cases of the virus. On Saturday, its health ministry confirmed three new cases - bringing the number of confirmed infections there to five.The same day, the African Centres for Disease Control warned 10 other countries on the continent were at risk of being affected: Angola, Burundi, the Central African Republic, the Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Zambia.In DR Congo, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) said a tent it had provided in Mongbwalu to treat Ebola patients was burnt on Friday."Understandably, there are still many uncertainties and fears among the community in this rapidly evolving context," it said."This incident highlights just how critical sustained community engagement and trust building are."

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