France confirms first Ebola case (opens original article in a new tab)

France has confirmed its first Ebola case during the latest outbreak, involving a doctor who returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The DRC's outbreak has seen 1,094 confirmed cases and 277 deaths, with the virus linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain.

• France reports first Ebola case in latest outbreak
• Doctor returning from DRC tested positive and is isolated
• DRC's Ebola outbreak has 1,094 confirmed cases and 277 deaths