The number of confirmed cases of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 3,075 since the epidemic broke out on May 15.

Ebola, according to a report published by the country’s authorities, has claimed the lives of 1,354 people. DRC’s 17th Ebola outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine or treatment.

Ebola, which causes hemorrhagic fever, has killed more than 15,000 people in Africa over the past 50 years.

The deadliest outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo resulted in nearly 2,300 deaths out of 3,500 reported cases. in the years 2018-2020.

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Source: prizrenpost