What happened: Several Red Cross volunteers in the Democratic Republic of Congo have died from suspected Ebola infections contracted before the outbreak was officially identified.
Why it matters:
- It highlights the risks faced by healthcare workers during outbreaks.
- The deaths may indicate the virus was spreading undetected earlier than thought.
MNN Take: The situation underscores the challenges in early detection of Ebola and the importance of protecting frontline responders during infectious disease outbreaks.
Sources: BBC World