00:00In Bonia, the epicenter of Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo,
00:05businesses are bearing the brunt of the worsening economy.
00:08Few people are now socializing for fear of catching the disease
00:11that has now rendered several public placids, including businesses, closed.
00:18People aren't coming here like they used to because some are afraid due to this situation.
00:24This has affected the economy compared to how things were before.
00:27It's a significant loss of income as a result of this virus, which is affecting our province of Ituri.
00:36According to Congolese Health Ministry, the number of confirmed Ebola cases have increased to 782, with 181 deaths.
00:44Many Congolese now live in fear of contracting the disease and have instead limited their movements.
00:50Among the people we know, there are some who had just gotten married two weeks ago.
00:54One of the spouses has died of Ebola, and that hurts us.
00:59We are staying home to avoid getting sick, but that doesn't mean we can't go out.
01:04That's why we go out a little, to unwind, because that's good for our mental health too.
01:12Although bars and clubs remain open, they are struggling to attract many people.
01:19However, the number of cases are believed to be even higher given the late confirmation
01:23and poorly equipped hospitals and laboratories in the region.
01:29I know the disease is out there.
01:32Unfortunately, many people don't believe it yet.
01:35There are families who have already lost two, three or even four members.
01:39Those of us who are still alive must protect ourselves to avoid getting sick
01:44and prevent the spread of the disease.
01:47Spread by close contact, the daily viral disease has spread quickly in the vast Congo.
01:51And that's why we're still alive.
01:53And that's why we're still alive.
01:54And that's why we're still alive.
01:55And that's why we're still alive.
01:56And that's why we're still alive.
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