Ebola Outbreak Intensifies in DR Congo with Rising Cases and Fatalities
Summary
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has intensified with 3,200 cases and 1,405 deaths, primarily in Ituri province, amid health worker strikes and ongoing vaccine trials.
Key Points
- Ebola infection spread rapidly in DR Congo with 3,200 infected and 1,405 deaths.
- Outbreak caused by Zaire Ebola virus species has no approved vaccine or treatment.
- 90% of infected are in northeastern Ituri province, infection has spread to five provinces.
- Oxford University has begun early testing of an experimental vaccine against the Zaire species.
