KINSHASA, June 25 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has exceeded 300, as the country steps up control measures to contain the spread of the disease, according to the latest update released by the government Thursday.
The Ministry of Communications and Media said that 1,155 confirmed Ebola cases, including 304 deaths have been reported.
The DRC has imposed stricter travel rules for people returning from Ebola-affected areas as part of tightened control measures.
During that period, domestic and international travel is prohibited.
Anyone who has stayed in an Ebola-affected province may travel abroad only after spending 21 days outside the affected area.
KINSHASA, June 25 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has exceeded 300, as the country steps up control measures to contain the spread of the disease, according to the latest update released by the government Thursday.
The Ministry of Communications and Media said that 1,155 confirmed Ebola cases, including 304 deaths have been reported. A total of 138 patients had recovered, while 326 others were under care or isolation.
A confirmed Ebola case has been detected in a French doctor who had participated in the response in the Ituri province, the epicenter of the outbreak, the ministry said in a post on X, adding that health authorities of the two countries were closely monitoring the situation.
The DRC has imposed stricter travel rules for people returning from Ebola-affected areas as part of tightened control measures.
Under a decree signed by Health Minister Roger Kamba on Wednesday, health workers, laboratory staff and response teams returning from Ebola-hit areas must undergo 21 days of active health monitoring. During that period, domestic and international travel is prohibited.
Anyone who has stayed in an Ebola-affected province may travel abroad only after spending 21 days outside the affected area. All outbound international passengers are also required to complete a health declaration form issued by border health authorities, with airlines responsible for verifying compliance, according to the decree.
The outbreak, declared in mid-May, is caused by the Bundibugyo ebolavirus, for which no licensed vaccine or specific treatment is currently available. ■
