Latest Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo is Declared Over, With Lessons for COVID-19
Submitted by tsavage on November 19, 2020 - 09:19 AM
On November 18, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) over. Lessons learned from this outbreak with relevance for the current COVID 19 pandemic include: vaccinations are key part of the response, super cold storage is needed for vaccines, proper funding for response is critical, and children need special attention.