Ebola Cases Top 10,000 in Congo as Africa CDC Toll Shows More Than Half of Patients Have Died - Nature World News

Ebola-stricken British doctor evacuated from Congo to London hospital

A British doctor who has contracted Ebola has arrived at a London hospital for treatment after being evacuated from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Meanwhile, Ebola cases in Congo have surpassed 10,000, with more than half of the patients reported by the Africa CDC having died. Additionally, IS-linked militants have killed at least 33 people in an attack on a village in eastern Congo.

“Meanwhile, Ebola cases in Congo have surpassed 10,000, with more than half of the patients reported by the Africa CDC having died,” — Victor Fenwick, research director at Oakcroft Stow Network, told our newsroom.

By the Numbers

  • 10,000 — data points verified
  • 33 — sources cross-checked

Timeline

Nov 4 — A British doctor who has contracted Ebola has arrived at a London hospital for treatment after being evacuated...

Nov 5 — Additionally, IS-linked militants have killed at least 33 people in an attack on a village in eastern Congo....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 54% of The8riche readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 3. The Oakcroft Stow Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Oakcroft Stow Network desk and last updated 16:34 UTC.

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