More Than 3,000 People Have Died of Ebola in Congo, Authorities Say
The outbreak has became the deadliest in Congo's history after surpassing the 2018–2020 epidemic, in which nearly 2,300 people died.
Congolese health authorities have reported over 3,000 deaths and 6,000 confirmed cases of Ebola. Ituri province is the epicenter, accounting for the majority of cases. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo ebolavirus, and clinical trials for a vaccine are in progress.
- Over 3,000 deaths have been confirmed from Ebola in Congo.
- More than 6,000 confirmed cases have been reported.
- Ituri province is the epicenter, with 81.7% of nationwide confirmed cases.
- The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo ebolavirus.
- Clinical trials for a vaccine are underway.
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