WHO urges vigilance after Kenya confirms second Ebola case
UN News's headline. Reported by UN News, UN News Africa, Premium Times, France 24, TVC News.
What the sources say, in brief
According to TVC News, Kenya has confirmed a second case of Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo strain, in a 39-year-old man who is a close family member of the country's first confirmed patient. Premium Times reported that the 39-year-old developed symptoms while in quarantine, as Kenyan health authorities continued tracing contacts of the first case. The two outlets' accounts do not conflict on the core facts. The event is not marked as developing.
Key points
- TVC News reported that Kenya has confirmed a second Ebola case caused by the Bundibugyo strain.
- TVC News said the second patient is a 39-year-old man and a close family member of the first confirmed patient.
- Premium Times reported that the 39-year-old developed symptoms while in quarantine.
- Premium Times said Kenyan health authorities continued tracing contacts of the first confirmed case.
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WHO urges vigilance after Kenya confirms second Ebola case. According to TVC News, Kenya has confirmed a second case of Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo strain, in a 39-year-old man who is a close family member of the country's first confirmed patient. Premium Times reported that the 39-year-old developed symptoms while in quarantine, as Kenyan health authorities continued tracing contacts of the first case. The two outlets' accounts do not conflict on the core facts. The event is not marked as developing. Covered by 5 publications. UN News: WHO urges vigilance after Kenya confirms second Ebola case. UN News Africa: WHO urges vigilance after Kenya confirms second Ebola case. Premium Times: Kenya confirms second Ebola case as contact develops symptoms in quarantine. France 24: Kenya reports third Ebola case, contact tracing continues. TVC News: Kenya Confirms Second Ebola Case, Steps Up Contact Tracing.
Who is covering it
- UN News International WHO urges vigilance after Kenya confirms second Ebola case The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to support Kenya’s efforts to contain Ebola after a second person tested positive for the Bundibugyo virus, the UN agency’s representative in the country said on Thursday. 15 Oct · Tier 1
- UN News Africa International WHO urges vigilance after Kenya confirms second Ebola case The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to support Kenya’s efforts to contain Ebola after a second person tested positive for the Bundibugyo virus, the UN agency’s representative in the country said on Thursday. 15 Oct · Tier 1
- Premium Times Nigeria Kenya confirms second Ebola case as contact develops symptoms in quarantine The 39-year-old patient developed symptoms while in quarantine, as Kenyan health authorities continued tracing contacts of the country’s first confirmed Ebola case. 14 Oct · Tier 2
- France 24 France Kenya reports third Ebola case, contact tracing continues Kenya has confirmed a third case of Ebola, a relative of a man who died earlier this month after travelling from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The health ministry said the 65-year-old woman tested positive while in quarantine, where she has been since 5 October. The second patient, a 39-year 17 Oct · Tier 2
- TVC News Nigeria Kenya Confirms Second Ebola Case, Steps Up Contact Tracing Kenya has confirmed a second case of Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo strain, involving a 39-year-old man who is a close family member of the country’s first confirmed patient. 14 Oct · Tier 3
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