The first case of Ebola was reported in Congo last May. In just 3 months, this virus has become another name for terror across Central Africa. More than 2,000 people have died from the infection in DR Congo alone. About 4,500 affected. Beyond the Congo, the deadly virus began to spread to Uganda. There are also reports of deaths.
According to the Congolese government report, 4 thousand 381 people have been infected with Ebola in the country so far. Out of this 2011 people have died. 704 people are under treatment in isolation and different hospitals. This deadly virus has started spreading at a record speed. Not only that, the health workers claim, the infection has started spreading in remote and inaccessible areas. The situation is so serious that even though the infection is spreading in many places, medical services are not reaching there. More worryingly, the deadly virus crossed Congo and entered Uganda. There have been reports of 20 patients. 2 people died.
The deadly virus crossed Congo and entered Uganda. There have been reports of 20 patients. 2 people died.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a new variant of Ebola has appeared in Congo, called Bundibugi. No vaccine or antidote has been discovered for this deadly virus. Because of which the situation is so serious. WHO has issued a high alert for Ebola. India is also cautious about the Ebola issue. Suspected patients will be promptly identified and treated as a precautionary measure. Laboratories are being prepared for it. Surveillance at airports is being greatly increased. Alerts are also being issued at sea ports. The people of the country have been requested to the media, not to spread panic and also not to spread any rumours.
Data shows that if someone is infected with the deadly Ebola virus, the patient dies in just three days. The virus can also be spread by touching or being around people. Ebola can also be spread by sneezing, coughing, eating infected animals. Infects a person through a wound or by touching the eyes, nose or mouth. It belongs to the genus Orthobolavirus. If infected with this virus and not treated quickly, the chance of death increases greatly. Symptoms of the disease are diarrhoea, fever, vomiting. According to WHO, this virus is transmitted to human body from fruit bats. After that, it is quickly infected by physical contact with the victim. Not only that, the infected items can spread from the floor!