Nearly 3,000 Ebola deaths and over 6,000 confirmed cases reported by Congo authorities

More than 1,360 people have recovered from the virus, in what authorities said was an “encouraging” development.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces the fastest-growing Ebola epidemic in recorded history. Official figures released Monday confirm more than 6,000 cases and 2,911 deaths. Health authorities noted a small positive sign amid the crisis. More than 1,360 people have successfully recovered from the virus. Deep Root

Congo authorities report more than 6,000 confirmed Ebola cases and nearly 3,000 deaths  AP News

Congo’s authorities said Monday that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has topped 6,000 cases with 2,911 deaths. More than 1,360 people have recovered from the virus, in what authorities said was an “encouraging” development. The outbreak in eastern Congo is spreading under extremely difficult conditions, f

Outbreak in the DRC 'the fastest-spreading Ebola epidemic ever recorded,' as country struggles to contain infections.

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 6,000 confirmed cases and killed 2,911 people, making it the country’s largest outbreak on record and one of the fastest-growing Ebola epidemics ever recorded. More than 1,360 people have recovered.

More than 2,900 people have died as a result of the Ebola outbreak in the Congo, authorities announced Monday.

Congo’s authorities report that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has topped 6,000 cases with 2,911 deaths

Congo’s authorities said Monday that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has topped 6,000 cases with 2,911 deaths.

Congo’s authorities report that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has topped 6,000 cases with 2,911 deaths

Congo authorities report more than 6,000 confirmed Ebola cases in the country  Toronto Star

Key Facts DR Congo began vaccinating against Ebola on Thursday in the city of Kisangani, with health workers first in line. Health Minister Roger Kamba administered some of the first doses himself. The outbreak has passed 5,600 confirmed cases and 2,700 deaths since it began in mid-May, Congolese health authorities say