Ebola outbreak reaches about 10,000 cases in the DRC
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached about 10,000 cases and nearly 5,000 deaths, with infections also reported in Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria.
The outbreak has about 10,000 cases. Nearly 5,000 people have died.
Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria also reported cases.
Dr Jean Kaseya warned. He said Ebola could reach the UK.
He urged all countries to prepare. They need more treatment places.
The UK Health Security Agency spoke. It said public risk stays low.
It said the UK can respond safely. It can respond if imported cases arrive.
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