So far seven people have died and 40 people are receiving treatment.
The State Surveillance Officer, Yona Kenyi, says samples of infected persons have been sent to Kenya for confirmation.
Kenyi: “What we have recorded, the total suspected cases were 40 as of 5th of August with seven deaths. There have already been actions taken. We have pre-positioned supplies, then together with partners we managed to take some tents because at the place where these suspected cases are being admitted, they are just mingled together with the other cases of different diseases. So with the help of the partners, particularly WHO, and NPA, we managed to take tents and supplies to Parger because the center is in Parger, actually, where these cases are being treated.”