Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya
BBC News World's headline. Reported by BBC News World, BBC News, BBC News Africa, MyJoyOnline.
What the sources say, in brief
According to the BBC, a 65-year-old woman has become the second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya. The BBC reported she was a close family member of the first victim, a man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo. MyJoyOnline reported that Kenya has recorded its second Ebola death as it handles its first ever outbreak of the disease. The sources supplied do not give further details on the outbreak, and the story is developing.
Key points
- The BBC reported a 65-year-old woman has become the second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya.
- The BBC said she was a close family member of the first victim, a man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- MyJoyOnline reported Kenya is handling its first ever outbreak of the disease.
What we know
- A 65-year-old woman has died of Ebola in Kenya, according to the BBC.
- She was the second Ebola death in Kenya, according to the BBC and MyJoyOnline.
- She was a close family member of the first victim, a man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo, the BBC reported.
- MyJoyOnline reported Kenya is handling its first ever outbreak of Ebola.
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Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya. According to the BBC, a 65-year-old woman has become the second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya. The BBC reported she was a close family member of the first victim, a man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo. MyJoyOnline reported that Kenya has recorded its second Ebola death as it handles its first ever outbreak of the disease. The sources supplied do not give further details on the outbreak, and the story is developing. Covered by 4 publications. BBC News World: Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya. BBC News: Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya. BBC News Africa: Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya. MyJoyOnline: Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya.
Who is covering it
- BBC News World United Kingdom Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya She was a close family member of the first victim, a man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo. 24 Oct · Tier 2
- BBC News United Kingdom Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya She was a close family member of the first victim, a man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo. 24 Oct · Tier 2
- BBC News Africa United Kingdom Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya She was a close family member of the first victim, a man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo. 24 Oct · Tier 2
- MyJoyOnline Ghana Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya Kenya has recorded its second death from Ebola as it handles its first ever outbreak of the disease. 24 Oct · Tier 3
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