Ebola virus disease
has sickened 150 people and caused the deaths of at least 69 people in the
Democratic Republic of Congo's northeastern region, the nation's Ministry of Health
reported Monday.
Of these 150 cases,
119 have been confirmed and 31 are probable. An additional 31 deaths have
occurred among probable and suspected cases, which would bring total Ebola
deaths to 100 once confirmed. Forty-one people have recovered, according to the
ministry.
"We have passed
the sad mark of 100 deaths," Dr. Peter Salama, WHO deputy director-general
of emergency preparedness and response, said Tuesday. "The response is
facing a series of grave obstacles."
After weeks of control
efforts having made impact, Salama expressed concern the outbreak could now
worsen due to attacks in the region, movement of people and distrust in the
community.
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