Joaquim Saweka, the WHO representative in Uganda, told reporters Friday that everyone known to have had contact with Ebola victims has been isolated — a total of 176 people.
Ebola was confirmed in Uganda on July 28, several days after the deadly disease had started killing villagers in a remote corner of western Uganda.
At least 16 Ugandans have died so far, and officials say the 176 are being closely monitored for signs and symptoms of the disease.
The disease was initially tied to a single family, who contracted the disease at a funeral.
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