Two Red Cross volunteers have died from suspected Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has confirmed the deaths, stating that the volunteers are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified.
The IFRC has stated that the volunteers were working in the affected area when they contracted the virus. The organisation is working closely with the Congolese authorities to contain and investigate the outbreak.
The Congolese health ministry has confirmed 12 new cases of Ebola in the past week, bringing the total number of cases to 54. The outbreak is particularly concerning as it is occurring in an area with limited access to healthcare and poor infrastructure.
The British Foreign Office has advised against all but essential travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak. UK citizens are advised to follow the advice of local authorities and to exercise caution when travelling to the area.
The Red Cross is working to provide support to the affected communities and to contain the spread of the virus. The organisation is also working closely with the Congolese authorities to investigate the outbreak and to provide aid to those affected.
The outbreak is a major concern for the international community, and the Red Cross is working tirelessly to contain and investigate the outbreak.