Congo mystery disease: No screening as yet: Health Ministry

• Authorities keep a close eye on Congo mystery disease
• Experts rule out immediate threat from disease

By Sheain Fernandopulle
Responding to reports of a mystery disease spreading in Congo affecting children, Sri Lanka has not yet started screening at airports as the threat seems extremely minimal. A senior health official told Daily Mirror that the Health Ministry is monitoring the situation in Congo and prepared to act accordingly.
The expert also ruled out an immediate threat from disease to Sri Lanka.