The Democratic Republic of
Congo could be declared Ebola-free in
late November, as its two-month
outbreak apparently fizzles out, the
World Health Organisation said on
Friday.
The DRC outbreak, which involves a
separate strain of Ebola from the one
raging in west Africa, began in August.
There have been 66 cases and 49
deaths - including eight fatalities
among healthcare workers - and the
authorities have been working hand in
hand with WHO to monitor anyone who
had contact with a sufferer.
"All the contacts have been traced and
monitored, and the last one has now
tested negative for Ebola twice, having
recovered," WHO spokeswoman Fadela
Chaib told reporters.