Uganda Ebola fatalities reaches 25
I reported earlier that Uganda was struggling to contain an outbreak of Ebola. It has now been confirmed that 25 people have died from Ebola. This includes 4 health care workers. There is also another 93 suspected cases through-out the western Uganda.
The four health care workers became infected after carrying for patients without gloves, gowns or respirators. Officials have reported that such equipment has been made available to all hospitals.
It has now been determined that Uganda is dealing with a new strain of Ebola. Normally Ebola takes it’s victims through massive bleeding. However, this new strain causes a measles-like rash and high fever. It also seems to be less deadly.
Officials have recommended that people refrain from hand shakes, kissing and have closed down venues were a lot of people could easily become infected at once.
International aid is present in the country at this point in time. Fact sheets and radio public service announcements are being used to spread awareness.
Ebola killed 170 people in Northern Uganda seven years ago. Experts are attempting to find the source of this outbreak, so they can prevent such an outbreak from happening again.
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