Five health workers in DR Congo have recovered from Ebola amid an outbreak with over 280 confirmed cases. Officials emphasize early detection, contact tracing, and community cooperation to control the virus.
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An Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus has led to 43 confirmed deaths in Congo and Uganda, with over 1,100 suspected cases under investigation. Brazil is monitoring two possible cases but assesses the risk of spread as very low.
This year is the year of the most dengue cases in recorded history, with the WHO reporting that the number of cases of dengue has increased by 30-fold in the past 50 years. In 2019, there were more than 4 million cases reported in the Americas and Caribbean, and the number is expected to be even higher this year. Officials from the Bahamas to Brazil are warning of crowded clinics and new infections daily, and the WHO is urging countries to take steps to reduce the risk of transmission and strengthen their health systems.
President Joe Biden celebrated his 81st birthday on Monday by pardoning two turkeys, Liberty and Bell, in the annual Thanksgiving tradition. During the ceremony, Biden made a joke about the difficulty of getting tickets to a Taylor Swift or Britney Spears concert, but appeared to confuse the two pop stars. The turkeys had to travel over 1,000 miles to Washington D.C. to win their amnesty, and will now be sent to Virginia Tech's "Gobblers Rest" exhibit to live out the rest of their days.
Jair Bolsonaro, nicknamed “the crazy” and “the wig”, has been elected president of Brazil. His popularity surged due to his hard-line stance on crime and corruption, and his promises to reduce taxes and increase public spending. Supporters are hopeful that his policies will bring economic growth and stability to Brazil, while critics are concerned about his views on human rights and the environment.
Taylor Swift has postponed her Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after a 23-year-old fan died during her Friday night show. In response, Swift posted a handwritten note expressing her grief and shock, and the mayor of Rio de Janeiro has demanded changes to the stadium before the final two shows. Swift's team has released a statement expressing their condolences to the family of the deceased fan, and fans are encouraged to stay hydrated and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
Taylor Swift is mourning the loss of one of her fans who passed away prior to her show in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In an Instagram post, Swift expressed her grief and asked for privacy for the family and friends of the deceased. Videos on social media from the performance showed Swift saying people should “take a moment and hold onto each other” in memory of the fan.
Simone Biles has made history by becoming the most decorated gymnast in history, winning her 27th world medal at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium. She scored 58.399 points across the balance beam, floor, vault and uneven bars to beat the defending champion and claim the gold medal. Biles now has 34 world and Olympic medals, and is the first woman to win four consecutive all-around titles at the world championships and the Olympics. Her record-breaking performance is a testament to her hard work and dedication to the sport.