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Kenya discharges last Ebola patient in major milestone towards virus-free status

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Summary

Kenya had nine confirmed cases, while DR Congo continues to battle its deadliest outbreak of the disease. The country recorded nine Ebola cases in October after the first patient traveled from Congo through Uganda, transmitting the virus to four family members and four healthcare workers. Covered by 5 outlets: 2 lean left, 3 are centre.

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  1. FRANCE 24 English Center Factuality: High State media FR
    Kenya discharges last Ebola patient, 42-day countdown to 'Ebola-free' begins

    Kenya has discharged its last Ebola patient, who has now officially recovered. The 11 other people who had been in quarantine were also released from hospital on Wednesday, November 11, as the country began a 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free. FRANCE 24's Nairobi...

    State-funded media
  2. DW News Center Factuality: Very high DE
    Kenya's last Ebola patient leaves hospital

    Kenya had nine confirmed cases, while DR Congo continues to battle its deadliest outbreak of the disease.

  3. Al Jazeera English Leans left Factuality: High State media QA
    Kenya discharges last Ebola patient, awaits disease-free status

    Health Minister Aden Duale says Kenya will continue to exercise prevention measures until December 23.

    State-funded media
  4. BBC News Center Factuality: Very high GB
    Kenya discharges last Ebola patient in major milestone towards virus-free status

    The country begins a 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free, provided no new cases are recorded.

  5. Reuters Center Factuality: Very high GB
    Kenya releases last Ebola patient, starts 42-day countdown to disease-free status - Reuters

    Kenya releases last Ebola patient, starts 42-day countdown to disease-free status Reuters

  6. Deccanchronicle Center Factuality: Mostly factual IN
    Kenya Discharges Final Ebola Patient, Countdown to Ebola-Free Status Begins

    The country recorded nine Ebola cases in October after the first patient traveled from Congo through Uganda, transmitting the virus to four family members and four healthcare workers.

  7. ABC News (US) Leans left Factuality: High US
    Kenya discharges last Ebola patient, beginning countdown to Ebola-free declaration

    Kenya has discharged its last Ebola patient, starting a 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free

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