No link between two ongoing Ebola outbreaks in DRC — WHOThe World Health Organisation (WHO) says new genetic sequence analysis by the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has found that the newly-identified Ebola virus in the Equateur Province is different from the previous one. “The DRC’s 11th Ebola outbreak was announced on June 1, 2020, after a cluster of cases was detected in the Mbandaka area of Equateur Province. “The ongoing Ebola outbreaks are far apart and there is a flight ban in place due to COVID-19. “While the new Ebola outbreak in Mbandaka represents a challenge, it’s one we are ready to tackle. “WHO is committed to applying the lessons learnt in previous Ebola outbreaks, including even greater engagement with communities and having local health authorities lead the response at the local level.

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 10, 2020 21:22 UTC