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Ebola Panic in Congo as Infected Patients Escape Isolation Centers

Ebola Virus is booming in Congo in Africa. The escape of 11 Ebola infected patients from the isolation centers has raised concerns. On the other hand, there was a mob attack on the group burying those who died of this disease.

A mob attacked a funeral procession for a man who died of Ebola in the town of Katana in South Kivu. The group ran away leaving the dead body there. As a result, the locals had to perform the funeral rites. Officials are worried that this may cause the virus to spread more rapidly. On the other hand, Ebola patients fled from the isolation centers in Ituri. At the same time, armed groups in some provinces are hampering humanitarian aid. This has raised concerns about the security situation here.

According to the report of the National Public Health Organization of Congo (Congo), 363 cases of Ebola have been reported in the country so far. 62 people died due to Bundibugyo virus. Officials said there has been some improvement in tracing the infected. 15 cases have been confirmed in Uganda too.. one death has occurred. As Ebola cases are increasing in African countries, countries around the world have become alarmed. Passengers coming from affected countries are being screened and alerted.

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