In the Cape Verde islands off the west coast of Africa, 748 new suspected cases of haemorraghic fever have been reported. There is a total now of 6707 cases. There is no vaccine against the virus; mosquito eradication is sought as a solution.

Last week, the number of cases reaches 8,857, up from 4.420 a week earlier. Tomorrow, alert might reach highest level in four-level tier. Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao confirms rapid rise in case in his country. Saud Health Ministry launches action plan ahead for pilgrims coming to Makkah.

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Hong Kong reports two deaths and 321 new infections in one day; one in Macao. Beijing produces vaccine that WHO says is "encouraging". Since the beginning of Ramadan, no victims at Mecca and Medina.