Congo’s Ebola outbreak kills nearly 1,000 people, warning of worse to come
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The Ebola outbreak in Congo has resulted in at least 999 deaths out of 2,473 recorded cases as of Monday. The outbreak, declared on May 15, has been described as the fastest in history. At least 737 patients remain in isolation or hospital care. The situation continues to develop with potential for further spread.
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2,473 cases recorded, 999 deaths (40% case fatality rate).
2,473 cases have been recorded in the latest outbreak as of Monday.
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The outbreak has been declared the fastest Ebola outbreak in history.
Opinion- 2,473 cases recorded, 999 deaths (40% case fatality rate).
- 737 patients in isolation – ongoing transmission.
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Loaded language removedAt least 999 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in Congo, according to official data published overnight into Wednesday, a grim toll in what has already been declared the fastest Ebola outbreak in history. The latest update from Congo’s Ministry of Health shows that as of Monday, 2,473 cases have been recorded in the latest outbreak, and 999 people have died.
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The outbreak has been declared the fastest Ebola outbreak in history.
OpinionAt least 999 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in Congo.
South China Morning Post2,473 cases have been recorded in the latest outbreak as of Monday.
South China Morning PostAt least 737 patients were currently in isolation and hospitals.
South China Morning PostThe outbreak was declared on May 15.
South China Morning Post