Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo Spreads to Seventh Province as Deaths Reach 3,349
Source Summary
The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record is spreading rapidly beyond its epicenter in eastern Congo, with the Africa CDC warning that a seventh province is now involved. The outbreak has resulted in 3,349 deaths.
Why it matters
The Africa CDC's warning of rapid geographic expansion indicates the outbreak is becoming increasingly difficult to contain and poses a growing public health threat across multiple provinces.
