Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda tops 1,000 deaths
What's new: WHO counted 2,493 cases across both countries, while Uganda has gone three weeks without a new infection.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +2
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#Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Congo Ebola cases top 2,000 as 80% evade contact tracers
What's new: The death toll reached 754, and WHO says most new infections now come from unknown transmission chains.
NPR, Antara News +1
Second US aid worker in Congo tests positive amid Ebola outbreak
Why it matters: The Bundibugyo strain has killed 648 people in Congo, has no approved vaccine or treatment, and cases have spread to Uganda.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour +3
Kenya halts US-backed Ebola quarantine site after court rebuke
What's next: A High Court injunction remains in force until a July 23 hearing as protests over the 50-bed facility have turned deadly.
BBC News (World), ABC News
Kenya health minister held in contempt over US-backed Ebola site
What's new: A judge will sentence Aden Duale on Tuesday after ruling he let work continue despite an order to stop it.
Bloomberg, BBC News (World) +1
Armed men seize 6-year-old Ebola patient, mother in eastern Congo
Why it matters: Health officials warned the pair could spread the virus after fleeing a region with 837 cases and 196 deaths.
Congo Ebola outbreak climbs to 782 cases, reaches 2 new health zones
Why it matters: The Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment, and contact tracing coverage has fallen to 56%.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +1
Kenyan police fire tear gas at protest over US Ebola site
What's new: construction at the Nanyuki air base has continued despite court orders halting work on the 50-bed facility.