UK national tests positive for Ebola virus in DR Congo
Summary
A British national in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for Ebola, the UK government confirmed. The government said it has activated established procedures and that the risk to the UK public remains low; it has not confirmed whether the patient will be brought to the UK for treatment.Key Facts
- This is the first confirmed case of a UK national contracting Ebola in the current outbreak in DR Congo.
- The outbreak began in May and has recorded more than 10,000 confirmed cases.
- The outbreak has caused more than 5,000 deaths, according to the article.
- The reported fatality rate was 48.6% at the end of last month.
- Reuters reported that the patient is a healthcare worker and would be brought to the UK, citing an internal document that BBC News had not seen.
- A British national exposed to Ebola in July was flown to the UK for medical care.
- The UK government said it would share further information when appropriate.
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