Kenya’s Ebola cases rise to seven as three health workers test positive
Kenya’s Health Ministry confirmed four new cases of Bundibugyo Ebola, bringing the total to seven, including the first patient, who died. The new patients—a relative and three health workers who treated him—were already in quarantine when they developed symptoms; officials report no evidence of community transmission.
Bottom line — Kenya says 128 of 130 identified contacts have been traced and quarantined; two remain to be located.
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The ministry said the three health workers treated the first patient on October 3 and 4.
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The four new patients are receiving supportive care; the second and third patients were reported stable.
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Kenya’s first patient arrived in Nairobi on October 3 after travelling from the Democratic Republic of the Congo via Uganda, and died on October 5.
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The ministry says Kenya has not restricted travel, trade or public gatherings.