A member of the family unknowingly carried the virus from Gulu in early November. Despite the steadily rising death toll, Opio said the epidemic was still under control. There have been 14 new confirmed cases and four deaths in Gulu since last Friday, including that of Lukwiya. There is no cure yet for Ebola, although researchers in Paris last week reported successful vaccine tests on monkeys. Most victims die from shock after days of high fever, chest pains, vomiting and extensive internal bleeding.
Doctors can do little except provide supportive rehydration therapy.
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