Ebola patient in Nigeria did not visit DR Congo, escalating concern over spread of virus
The Guardian World's headline. Reported by The Guardian World, The Guardian UK.
What the sources say, in brief
The Guardian reported that an Ebola patient in Nigeria is a Swiss woman who has not travelled to the epicentre of the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to the same report, Switzerland said the patient is the wife of a Swiss diplomat and is believed to have contracted the virus while travelling in Uganda. The Guardian's UK and World editions carried the same headline and excerpt, so the sources do not disagree on the details supplied. The excerpts provided are brief and do not include further details on the patient's condition or any response measures.
Key points
- The Guardian reported the Ebola patient in Nigeria is a Swiss woman who has not travelled to the DR Congo epicentre.
- According to The Guardian, Switzerland said the patient is the wife of a Swiss diplomat.
- The Guardian reported the patient is believed to have contracted the virus while travelling in Uganda.
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Ebola patient in Nigeria did not visit DR Congo, escalating concern over spread of virus. The Guardian reported that an Ebola patient in Nigeria is a Swiss woman who has not travelled to the epicentre of the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to the same report, Switzerland said the patient is the wife of a Swiss diplomat and is believed to have contracted the virus while travelling in Uganda. The Guardian's UK and World editions carried the same headline and excerpt, so the sources do not disagree on the details supplied. The excerpts provided are brief and do not include further details on the patient's condition or any response measures. Covered by 2 publications. The Guardian World: Ebola patient in Nigeria did not visit DR Congo, escalating concern over spread of virus. The Guardian UK: Ebola patient in Nigeria did not visit DR Congo, escalating concern over spread of virus.
Who is covering it
- The Guardian World United Kingdom Ebola patient in Nigeria did not visit DR Congo, escalating concern over spread of virus Switzerland says patient is wife of Swiss diplomat and believed to have contracted virus while travelling in Uganda An Ebola patient in Nigeria is a Swiss woman who has not travelled to the epicentre of the current outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo and is believed to have contracted the v 23 Oct · Tier 2
- The Guardian UK United Kingdom Ebola patient in Nigeria did not visit DR Congo, escalating concern over spread of virus Switzerland says patient is wife of Swiss diplomat and believed to have contracted virus while travelling in Uganda An Ebola patient in Nigeria is a Swiss woman who has not travelled to the epicentre of the current outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo and is believed to have contracted the v 23 Oct · Tier 2
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