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- There is an Ebola outbreak in Bulape.
- The outbreak began in late August.
- Health teams report 48 confirmed and probable cases.
- Thirty-one people have died in Bulape.
- WHO asks neighbouring countries to prepare.
- Angola is high priority for checks.
- A vaccination campaign began on 14 September.
- At least 600 people received the Ervebo vaccine.
- Teams monitor nearly 950 contacts now.
- First confirmed case was a pregnant 34-year-old woman.
- Contact follow-up rose from 19% to over 90%.
- Authorities ask to avoid unsafe burials and report sickness.
Difficult words
- outbreak — a sudden occurrence of disease.
- sick — not healthy or feeling ill.
- died — no longer living.
- health — related to being well and safe.
- vaccination — a shot to prevent disease.
- spread — to move or expand to a larger area.
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Discussion questions
- What do you think is the biggest challenge during an outbreak?
- How can people protect themselves from disease?
- Why is it important to watch for symptoms in neighbors?
