Schools in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have resumed classes despite an ongoing Ebola outbreak that has claimed 2,950 lives among 6,100 reported cases. Attendance remains low in affected areas, particularly in Ituri province, where teacher unions had requested a delay in reopening. The government reports taking steps to enhance classroom safety as officials work to contain what has become the largest Ebola outbreak in the country’s history, caused by the Bundibugyo strain.
The FDA announced several food recalls due to contamination concerns. Everything Sprouts expanded its recall of Robust Radish Sprout Mix after potential cross-contamination with harmful bacteria from previously recalled alfalfa sprouts. Additionally, Panorama Produce recalled 302 boxes of mangoes sold at Walmart stores in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania from mid-August due to possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported from either recall. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization confirmed two cases of H9N2 avian flu in Chinese children exposed to birds at live poultry markets, continuing a trend of such infections in the region.
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