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Ebola cases expected to soar by December
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Ebola is "running faster than us and it is winning the race," warns the head of the UN mission to tackle the epidemic.

Death rates now thought to be as high as 70 per cent

The number of ebola cases is expected to soar by the end of the year, with up to 10,000 new cases reported every week. This is according to a prediction by Bruce Aylward, assistant director-general at the World Health Organisation (WHO).

According to the latest figures, there have now been more than 8,900 ebola cases and nearly 4,500 deaths. Fatality rates are now believed to be 70 per cent, rather than 50 per cent as previously estimated.

Anthony Banbury, who is head of the United Nations mission to stop the deadly epidemic that is causing devastation in West Africa, said ebola is "running faster than us and it is winning the race".

Speaking from Ghana via video link to the UN Security Council, Mr Banbury said: "We either stop ebola now or we face an entirely unprecedented situation for which we do not have a plan".

According to WHO recommendations, ebola must be brought under control within 60 days, starting from October 1. This means ensuring 70 per cent of infected people are in hospital and 70 per cent of burials are carried out without further spread of the virus.

"We must defeat ebola and we must do it fast," Mr Banbury concluded.

 

 

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.