Coronavirus Update: WHO confirms new case of Ebola in Congo

Addressing the media on Friday at WHO Headquarters in Geneva, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom on Friday said, “It has reported a new case of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

“Our response teams on the ground have confirmed a new case of Ebola in Congo,” he said.

Adding to the statement Dr. Tedros said, “We have been preparing for and expecting more cases. Unfortunately, this means the government of Congo will not be able to declare an end to the outbreak on Monday as hoped.”