No Ebola Cases Found on Quarantined Congo River Boat, Health Authorities Say

Health officials confirmed no Ebola cases were detected among more than 200 passengers on a boat near Kinshasa, easing fears of the rare Bundibugyo virus.

Justin Tomlinson

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No Ebola Cases Found on Quarantined Congo River Boat, Health Authorities Say

Health authorities in Congo have announced that no cases of Ebola were detected among passengers on a river boat placed in quarantine near Kinshasa. The confirmation was announced on Saturday, easing concerns that the rare Bundibugyo virus might spread to the Congolese capital.[1][2][3]

More than 200 boat passengers had been placed in quarantine near Kinshasa before health officials confirmed the absence of the virus. The negative findings eased fears that the rare Ebola strain could enter the capital.[1][3]

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