Uganda made the decision after a rise in its health workers exposed to the virus by Congolese patients who crossed the border.

Uganda shut its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday in a bid to contain the Ebola outbreak that has hit its neighbour, the health ministry announced.

Uganda Closes Border With DR Congo As Rare Ebola Strain Spreads

Segundo as autoridades congolesas, mais de 220 mortes suspeitas estão sob análise