Death toll from W Africa Ebola outbreak hits 603

A nurse at the MSF isolation ward in Kampungu comforts a patient who has been diagnosed to have the Ebola virus. Photo: WHO/Chris Black
A nurse at the MSF isolation ward in Kampungu comforts a patient who has been diagnosed to have the Ebola virus. Photo: WHO/Chris Black

Dakar — The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in West Africa has spiked to 603 since February, with at least 68 deaths reported in the last week alone, the World Health Organisation said yesterday.Sierra Leone recorded the highest number of deaths, which include confirmed, probable and suspect cases of Ebola, with 52. Liberia reported 13 and Guinea 3, according to the WHO figures for July 8-12.

WHO said there were 85 new cases, highlighting continued high levels of transmission, especially in Liberia and Sierra Leone, despite local and international efforts to halt the disease. — Reuters

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