Kenya confirms 9th Ebola case as US issues travel advisory

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 20 – Kenya has confirmed a ninth case of Ebola, with the latest patient being a 24-year-old man and close relative of the first victim, who is…

Director General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth said the man tested positive on October 19 after developing symptoms while in quarantine. He was immediately isolated and started treatment.

The latest case brings the total number of confirmed cases to nine, including the first patient who died.

Three of those infected are healthcare workers, while the others are relatives of the deceased first victim, who arrived in Kenya from the Democratic Republic of Congo through Uganda about two weeks ago.

Dr Amoth said all nine cases are linked to the same cluster and there is currently no evidence of transmission outside the group.

The eight patients under treatment are responding well, with all of them reported to have improved significantly and remaining stable under close observation.

Kenya has also received 500 doses of medicines to support treatment of the confirmed patients.

Source: Capital FM