NAIROBI, Oct 15 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Kenya confirmed a second case of the Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which is linked to the first case, with no evidence of wider community transmission, the Ministry of Health said Wednesday.
World : Kenya Confirms Second Ebola Case
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Key takeaways
Kenya confirms a second Ebola case linked to the first, with no community spread, as the patient is in quarantine and receiving care.
- Kenya's second Ebola case is a 39-year-old male linked to the first case.
- The patient was in quarantine and showed symptoms, leading to isolation and testing.
- No evidence of wider community transmission, and early care improves recovery chances.
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