WHO Reports Ebola in 66 Areas of DR Congo, With 9,704 Infections

The World Health Organization has reported that Ebola has spread to 66 areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 9,704 people infected.

The figures were presented as part of an update on Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo strain. The summary did not specify the reporting period or provide a breakdown of infections by area.

The WHO update also covers Kenya and Nigeria, although the available summary gives no case figures for either country. Their inclusion does not establish that they are experiencing outbreaks.

Ebola is a serious infectious disease that can spread through direct contact with the blood or other bodily fluids of an infected person. Identifying cases and preventing exposure are central to controlling its spread.