Sierra Leone confirms second new Ebola case
177 views · Published 22 January 2016 · 1:28 · Indexed 10 November 2026
Channel: CGTN Africa · 2016 · News & Politics
A second new case of Ebola has been confirmed in Sierra Leone. The fresh outbreak has prompted the country to re-open its Ebola treatment centres and relaunch screening systems, including checkpoints on motorways. The World Health Organization said the new case is the aunt of 22-year-old Marie Jalloh, who died of Ebola on January 12th. The 38-year-old woman was a primary caregiver during her niece's illness.
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