After Corona, a new epidemic wreaks havoc, the death of a 3-year-old child due to infection revealed many secrets
New Delhi: After Corona, the fear of unknown epidemics and diseases has increased. This thing is being said because new trouble is coming in Congo. Here a boy has died of Ebola. Health Minister Jean-Jacques Mbungani said in a statement that the three-year-old had died on Wednesday. He was taken to the hospital after showing symptoms of Ebola. He died during treatment. After his death, the test was done, it was found that he was infected.
Those who came in contact are being identified
About 148 people who have been exposed to the virus have been identified and are being monitored to see if they are showing symptoms of Ebola including vomiting, diarrhea. But it is feared that the virus has already spread and taken the lives of many others. According to a Reuters report, three of the boy’s neighbors had symptoms of Ebola last month before he died.
No one was tested
According to media reports, no person was tested beforehand. The child who died of Ebola was a resident of Butsili near the eastern city of Beni in North Kivu.
What has WHO said?
The World Health Organization says eleven confirmed cases were reported in four health zones. North Kivu was also plagued by the virus during the 2018 to 2020 outbreak, with 2,300 deaths. Joel Mambo said I am worried. I am afraid. Because Ebola comes with COVID-19 and insecurities. But the health ministry said, thanks to the experience gained in managing the Ebola virus disease during previous pandemics. We are confident that the team prepared will work to control this epidemic as soon as possible.
