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EBOLA DRC - Evolution of the response to the Ebola outbreak in North Kivu and Ituri on Saturday, November 10, 2018

The MOH has published EBOLA DRC - Evolution of the response to the Ebola outbreak in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Excerpt from the Google translation:

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SITUATION IN THE PROVINCES OF NORTH KIVU AND ITURI

Saturday, November 10, 2018

The epidemiological situation of the Ebola Virus Disease dated November 9, 2018:

• Since the beginning of the epidemic, the cumulative number of cases is 326, of which 291 confirmed and 35 probable.

• In total, there were 201 deaths (166 confirmed and 35 probable).

• Of the 291 confirmed, 166 died and 98 are cured . The others are hospitalized in the different Ebola Treatment Centers (ETCs) installed.

• 47 suspected cases under investigation.

• 7 new confirmed cases, including 4 in Beni, 2 in Kalunguta and 1 in Musienene.

• 3 new confirmed deaths, including 2 in Beni (including 1 postponed from 8 November) and 1 in Musienene.

• 1 new person healed in Butembo.

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• Since the start of vaccination on 8 August 2018, 28,303 people have been vaccinated , including 14,858 in Beni, 4,544 in Mabalako, 2,152 in Katwa, 1,663 in Mandima, 1,435 in Butembo, 1,117 in Kalunguta, 732 in Masereka, 434 in Bunia, 355 at Tchomia, 250 at Vuhovi, 240 at Komanda, 185 at Mutwanga, 178 at Oicha, and 160 at Musienene.