France confirms first Ebola case in doctor returning from DR Congo
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Wedaeli Chibelushi
Summary
France has confirmed its first case of Ebola in a doctor who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an ongoing outbreak has killed over 260 people. The French health ministry stated the risk to the general population is "very low" and has initiated contact tracing. Healthcare workers are particularly vulnerable, with 17 of 75 infected health workers in DR Congo having died. The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo species of the virus, for which no vaccine exists. France has established a monitoring system for aid workers returning from the affected region.
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bskyFrance confirms first Ebola case in doctor returning from DR Congobbc.co.ukKey quotes
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WHO said 17 of the 75 health workers who had caught Ebola in DR Congo had died.
France has set up a 'dedicated monitoring system' for aid workers returning from DR Congo
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