Ebola cases surpass 1,000 in DR Congo amid violence and displacement
Summary
More than 1,000 people have caught Ebola in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo since mid-May, with over 250 deaths reported. Efforts to fight the virus are difficult because of ongoing violence and many people moving into crowded camps.Key Facts
- There are 1,003 confirmed Ebola cases and 254 deaths so far in the outbreak.
- The outbreak is in Ituri province, declared on May 15.
- About 100 people have recovered, and around 365 are in hospital or isolation.
- The Ebola strain involved is Bundibugyo, which has no approved vaccine or specific treatment.
- Many cases may not be detected, and officials say the worst may still come.
- Contact tracing has reached only about 55% of people possibly exposed to the virus.
- Violence from an ISIL-linked group has cut off some villages and forced thousands into camps.
- Over 20,000 people live in crowded displacement camps where health risks are high.
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