Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya

Kenya has recorded its second death from Ebola as it manages its first-ever outbreak of the disease. A 65-year-old woman, who was a close family member of the first victim—a man who had traveled from the Democratic Republic of Congo—died after being placed in quarantine, according to the health ministry.

The health ministry reported that seven other Ebola patients are currently receiving treatment at two isolation facilities. All cases are within "one cluster, with no evidence of community spread." Since the outbreak began in May, more than 4,000 people have died in Africa, making it the second most deadly outbreak of the disease.

The latest victim was a direct contact and close family member of the first deceased case and developed symptoms on October 13 while under quarantine. The first death occurred on October 5, involving a man who fell ill in September and was treated in several hospitals in DR Congo before arriving in Nairobi, where he died shortly after.

Those still being treated include:

• Three other relatives of the first victim
• Three health workers
• A hospital cleaner

The United States has warned its citizens against traveling to Kenya, while neighboring countries such as Uganda, Ethiopia, and Somalia are also on alert.