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Ebola Cases in Congo Surpass 10,000 as Health Workers Face Violence
- The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 10,000.
- Nearly half of the 10,060 confirmed cases have resulted in death, making this the deadliest Ebola outbreak in history.
- Health workers responding to the outbreak have faced violence, including a nurse being killed by a machete-wielding mob.
- There is no approved vaccine or specific treatment for the Bundibugyo virus, complicating containment efforts.
- Authorities are racing to slow the spread of the virus to other African countries.
Articles (9)
ABC News·
Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 cases as authorities race to slow the spread
Bloomberg·
Congo Ebola Cases Top 10,000 as Violence Hits Health Workers
Deutsche Welle·
DR Congo reports over 10,000 Ebola cases as the outbreak spreads abroad, with no approved vaccine or specific treatment for the Bundibugyo virus
Reuters·
Congo's Ebola cases surpass 10,000 as fears grow of wider African spread
The Hindu·
Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 cases as authorities race to slow spread in African countries
The Straits Times·
Congo's Ebola cases surpass 10,000 as fears grow of wider African spread
Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 confirmed cases
Associated Press·
Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 cases as authorities race to slow the spread in African countries
Sky News·
Ebola cases in DRC surpass 10,000 as nurse treating patients is killed by machete-wielding mob