Congo says 2,000 people died in Ebola outbreak, fastest growing on record
BUNIA, Congo — At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo’s Ebola outbreak that is the fastest growing on record, according to the latest government data. Data published overnight into Tuesday showed the outbreak has recorded a total of 4,381 confirmed cases, including 2,011 deaths. A total of 704 patients are in admission and isolation. The grim toll comes nearly three…
Bunia, Congo - The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed at least 2,000 lives, according to recent government data, making it the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record. As of Tuesday, the outbreak has recorded 4,381 confirmed cases, with 2,011 fatalities. Currently, there are 704 patients in admission and isolation.
The outbreak was declared nearly three months ago, on May 15, but it took just three weeks to record another 1,000 deaths, demonstrating the challenges in reaching remote areas. The Bundibugyo virus responsible for this outbreak has no approved vaccines or treatments, unlike most previous Ebola outbreaks.
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