Kenya's second Ebola death was a relative of the first victim
Kenya's health ministry says a 65-year-old woman, a close relative of the first Ebola victim, has died of the disease, and reports no evidence of community spread.
Kenya has recorded its second Ebola death. The health ministry announced it late Friday. The victim was a 65-year-old woman who was a close relative of the first victim.
BBC News reports the first victim was a man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Deutsche Welle describes him as a Kenyan man. Both outlets say he died of Ebola.
Deutsche Welle reports the woman developed symptoms while in quarantine.
Al Jazeera reports the ministry said there is "no evidence" of community spread. Al Jazeera also says the outbreak has now reached four countries across eastern, central and western Africa. The report provided did not name them.
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- Deutsche WelleEbola: Kenya announces second deathFri, Oct 23, 5:09 PM EDT
- Al JazeeraKenya announces second Ebola death, says ‘no evidence’ of community spreadFri, Oct 23, 6:33 PM EDT
- BBC NewsWoman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in KenyaFri, Oct 23, 8:05 PM EDT
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- Fri, Oct 23, 6:50 PM EDT, 2 outlets: Kenya reports second Ebola death