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The Democratic Republic of Congo intensifies its measures to control the Ebola virus


The Republic intensified The Democratic Republic of the Congo has taken the necessary measures to control the spread of the Ebola virus, as it imposed strict travel restrictions on those returning from the affected areas, as part of the efforts made to combat its spread, according to the country’s Ministry of Communications and Information.

The Ministry indicated in a statement that an increase in the number of infections with this virus has been recorded to 1,155 confirmed cases, including 304 deaths, while 138 people have recovered, and 326 others are still receiving treatment, Or they are subject to isolation.

The outbreak is reported to be Eboladeclared in mid-May is due to an increase in infections with the Bundibugyo strain, and no licensed vaccine or specific treatment to combat this strain is yet available.

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