GOMA, Congo – An Ebola outbreak in Congo appears to be limited to a remote area, making travel or trade restrictions unnecessary for the time being, the World Health Organization said Saturday.
WHO and Congolese authorities said Friday that one case of Ebola had been confirmed in Bas-Uele province in the northeast.
Nine suspected cases have been reported since April 22. Three of the patients died and six are hospitalized, according to WHO.
“Investigations are ongoing to assess the full extent of the outbreak and therefore high vigilance still needs to be maintained,” the UN organization said.