Ebola death toll in DRC surges to at least 930 as outbreak gathers pace
Summary
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has caused at least 930 deaths and more than 2,344 confirmed cases, with the virus spreading faster than in past outbreaks. The World Health Organization (WHO) warns this is now the third-largest Ebola outbreak ever, growing rapidly in northeastern DRC provinces and neighboring Uganda.Key Facts
- The Ebola outbreak in the DRC began on May 15 and has reached at least 2,344 confirmed cases as of Saturday.
- At least 930 people have died from the outbreak, including 37 deaths recorded in one day.
- The virus is spreading faster than any previous Ebola outbreak in the DRC or elsewhere.
- This outbreak reached 2,000 cases in just two months, compared to over ten months during the 2018-2020 outbreak.
- The outbreak affects five provinces in the DRC and parts of neighboring Uganda, which is close to being free of the virus.
- More than 80% of new cases are appearing outside known contact tracing lists, meaning some infections are going undetected.
- Healthcare workers in the affected area of Ituri have gone on strike, complaining about unpaid salaries during the outbreak.
- There are 724 patients currently isolated and receiving treatment, with 22 recent recoveries reported.
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