Kenya confirms second Ebola case as relative of country's first victim
BBC News Africa's headline. Reported by BBC News Africa, France 24, France 24 Africa, The Telegraph, BBC News World, BBC News and 1 more.
What the sources say, in brief
According to the BBC, Kenya has confirmed a second Ebola case, in a relative of the country's first victim. The BBC reported that the first victim, a man, died last week after arriving in Kenya from DR Congo. The Telegraph reported that the patient is related to a man who died in Nairobi last week, which it said was thought to be the country's first-ever Ebola case. France 24 also reported the confirmation of a second case. The sources describe the event as developing, and they give no further details on the patient's condition or on any link to other cases.
Key points
- BBC News reported that Kenya confirmed a second Ebola case in a relative of the country's first victim.
- BBC News said the first victim died last week after arriving in Kenya from DR Congo.
- The Telegraph reported the patient is related to a man who died in Nairobi last week.
- The Telegraph said that man was thought to be the country's first-ever Ebola case.
- France 24 reported that Kenya confirmed a second case of Ebola.
What we know
- Kenya has confirmed a second Ebola case, according to BBC News, France 24 and The Telegraph.
- The second case is a relative of the country's first Ebola victim, according to BBC News and The Telegraph.
- The first victim died last week after arriving in Kenya from DR Congo, according to BBC News.
Sources differ: The Telegraph places the first death in Nairobi, while the BBC says only that the man had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo.
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Kenya confirms second Ebola case as relative of country's first victim. According to the BBC, Kenya has confirmed a second Ebola case, in a relative of the country's first victim. The BBC reported that the first victim, a man, died last week after arriving in Kenya from DR Congo. The Telegraph reported that the patient is related to a man who died in Nairobi last week, which it said was thought to be the country's first-ever Ebola case. France 24 also reported the confirmation of a second case. The sources describe the event as developing, and they give no further details on the patient's condition or on any link to other cases. Covered by 7 publications. BBC News Africa: Kenya confirms second Ebola case as relative of country's first victim. France 24: Kenya reports second Ebola case. France 24 Africa: Kenya reports second Ebola case. The Telegraph: Second Ebola case confirmed in Kenya. BBC News World: Kenya confirms second Ebola case as relative of country's first victim. BBC News: Kenya confirms second Ebola case as relative of country's first victim. The Standard: Kenya confirms third Ebola case.
Who is covering it
- BBC News Africa United Kingdom Kenya confirms second Ebola case as relative of country's first victim It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo. 14 Oct · Tier 2
- France 24 France Kenya reports second Ebola case In tonight's edition, Kenya confirms a second case of Ebola. Also, Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay warns that international justice is facing growing pressure. And millions of people in Nigeria have been without Tiktok for about a month. 14 Oct · Tier 2
- France 24 Africa France Kenya reports second Ebola case In tonight's edition, Kenya confirms a second case of Ebola. Also, Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay warns that international justice is facing growing pressure. And millions of people in Nigeria have been without Tiktok for about a month. 14 Oct · Tier 2
- The Telegraph United Kingdom Second Ebola case confirmed in Kenya The patient is related to a man who died in Nairobi last week – thought to be the country’s first-ever case 14 Oct · Tier 2
- BBC News World United Kingdom Kenya confirms second Ebola case as relative of country's first victim It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo. 14 Oct · Tier 2
- BBC News United Kingdom Kenya confirms second Ebola case as relative of country's first victim It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo. 14 Oct · Tier 2
- The Standard Kenya Kenya confirms third Ebola case Kenya confirms third Ebola case, a close relative of the first two patients, Health Ministry says patient has been in quarantine for 10 days; three of 130 contacts remain untraced. 16 Oct · Tier 3
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