Kenya records third Ebola case, linked to first patient who died

Kenyan health authorities have confirmed a third case of Ebola, involving a 65-year-old woman who tested positive while already in quarantine. The patient is linked to the initial index case, who has since died. Officials report that the infection involves the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.

Authorities are currently continuing contact tracing efforts to contain the spread. Health officials have stated that there is currently no evidence of community transmission, indicating that the new case remains isolated within the existing quarantine protocols.