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North Kivu announces one-week entry ban from Ituri
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Entry restrictions announced for October 19
North Kivu authorities announced a one-week ban on entry from Ituri, scheduled to take effect October 19, according to a provincial statement reported by ACP on October 18. The statement also suspends large gatherings and most activities on October 19, with exceptions for authorized services. The reports do not establish whether these measures have been implemented. Separately, Congo’s public health institute confirmed two Ebola cases in Nord-Ubangi, the eighth affected province. Reuters had already reported those cases on October 15: Sunday’s announcement provides official confirmation rather than the first disclosure.
Reuters via KFGO: Congo confirms Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth province · AP via ABC News: Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth province · ACP: Ebola in North Kivu: Borders closed to travellers from Ituri for one week