DRC Ebola Death Toll Exceeds 3,000 as Virus Spreads Rapidly

The ongoing Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed over 3,000 lives out of more than 6,100 confirmed cases, with health officials warning that transmission is outpacing containment efforts.

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DRC Ebola outbreak shows no signs of slowing as deaths top 3,000

Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed more than 3,000 people out of more than 6,100 confirmed cases, according to the latest government data from Wednesday, as the disease is spreading at an unprecedented speed, faster than efforts to track and slow it. Data from Congo’s Ministry of Health showed the outbreak has recorded 6,186 confirmed cases, including 3,007 deaths since it was declared a global health emergency in mid-May. It remains the fastest-growing outbreak of Ebola ever. FRANCE 24's Emme...

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DRC Ebola Death Toll Exceeds 3,000 as Virus Spreads Rapidly

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DRC Ebola outbreak shows no signs of slowing as deaths top 3,000

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