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From: Wally Doerge <76702.1202@compuserve.com>
Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Zaire
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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Zaire
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Zaire - Public Announcement
 May 11, 1995

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
 Office of the Spokesman
 For Immediate Release

The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa has updated the information on the 
Public Announcement issued May 8, 1995, regarding the possible 
outbreak of a hemorrhagic fever in Zaire.  The Embassy reports the 
cause of the hemorrhagic fever outbreak in the Kikwit area of 
Bandundu Province, Zaire, is a strain of the Ebola virus,  as 
confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 
Atlanta.  The Ebola virus is communicable and fatal to a high 
percentage of those infected.  No known cure is available at this 
time.  In addition, there is an ongoing outbreak of bloody diarrhea, 
which is treatable but has also caused several deaths.  Zairian 
authorities, assisted by international health organizations, are 
working to contain the outbreak.  The area is now reportedly under 
quarantine by the Zairian military.  Anyone planning to travel to or 
near the affected area should postpone such travel.  The U.S. 
Embassy will continue to monitor the situation and report new 
developments as necessary.

Individuals requiring additional information on the Ebola virus may 
contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta at 
(404) 332-4559 or 
(404) 639-3534.


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