What changed in this update
The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak
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Current state
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, caused by the rare Bundibugyo species, has killed more than 4,000 people out of more than 8,000 confirmed cases, making it the worst Ebola outbreak in the country's history.
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What changed
The DR Congo Ebola outbreak's death toll rose above 4,000 and confirmed cases surpassed 8,000, according to Congolese officials.
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Euronews
Congo’s Ebola outbreak on track to surpass deadliest in history, WHO chief says
BBC News – World BBC
Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says
The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.
