The number of Ebola cases has increased in the three worst hit countries of West Africa in the last week of January, said the World Health Organization (WHO).
According to BBC, the WHO said that there were 124 fresh cases of Ebola wherein Sierra Leone registered 80 cases, Guinea 39 and Liberia registered the remaining 5 cases.
Around 9,000 people have died from Ebola since December 2013.
The WHO said that eleven cases occurred due to unsafe burial in eastern Guinea on the border with d'Ivoire.
Relatives of people who died have caught the disease by touching the bodies of their loved ones.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app