Congo records second Ebola death in days - WHOBurial workers carry the remains of Mussa Kathembo, an Islamic scholar who had prayed over those who were sick, in Beni, Congo in July 14, 2019. Officials say it is not yet clear how the electrician contracted Ebola. The WHO has identified 215 people who came into contact with the electrician, including 53 health workers at three facilities the man visited before he died, Diallo said. All but one of the health workers had already been vaccinated, he said. Read Now »Two new vaccines have helped contain the virus, though public mistrust and militia attacks prevented health workers from reaching some areas.

Source: Standard Digital April 13, 2020 06:33 UTC