Kenya announces second Ebola death, a close relative of first patient
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 22:32 · Archive
A 65-year-old woman who was a close relative of Kenya's first Ebola patient has died.
Kenya's Health Ministry announced the country's second Ebola death on Friday. A 65-year-old woman who was a close relative of the first patient died after developing symptoms whilst in quarantine. She began showing symptoms ten days earlier and received supportive care at an infectious disease unit in the capital, Nairobi. The ministry said medical personnel did everything possible to save her life. She died Friday evening, and the ministry said it would arrange a safe and dignified burial in consultation with her family.
Kenya announced its first Ebola case on 6 October after a 40-year-old man living in Congo travelled to Kenya via Uganda, arriving on 3 October. He was driven by a relative to Nairobi Hospital, tested positive on 5 October and died the same day. Authorities identified 135 contacts of the first patient and placed 118 in quarantine. Eight tested positive whilst in quarantine, including four health workers and four close family members.
Seven Ebola patients are currently receiving treatment at two isolation facilities. No new infections were reported. The health ministry said contacts who completed the 21-day quarantine period without developing symptoms would be released starting Saturday. Ebola spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids or contaminated materials.
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- Kenya announces 2nd Ebola death, a close relative of the first patientKenya’s Health Ministry has announced the country's second Ebola death.News4Jax · 23 Oct, 21:52
- Kenya announces 2nd Ebola death, a close relative of the first patientKenya’s Health Ministry has announced the country's second Ebola death.Clickorlando · 23 Oct, 21:52
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