A woman arriving in Nigeria from Uganda is infected with Ebola, signaling the virus's spread beyond the DRC.
Woman arrives in Nigeria with Ebola
A woman who traveled by plane from Uganda to Abuja, Nigeria, has been confirmed to be carrying the Ebola virus, according to the Nigerian government's announcement on Tuesday. Nigerian officials identify close contacts
The government also reported 44 individuals who had close contact with the woman and are now being monitored for potential infection. Ebola outbreak in DRC reaches new heights
The Ebola outbreak, which began in May in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has now surpassed 9,000 total cases and resulted in over 4,381 deaths, according to recent reports. Virus spreads to multiple African countries
The outbreak is no longer confined to the Democratic Republic of Congo, as cases have now been reported in several other African nations, raising concerns about a wider regional spread.
