WHO Reports Ebola Started Month Before Announcement
The World Health Organization announced that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo likely began in February, prior to its official announcement in May. It has resulted in over 4,200 confirmed cases and approximately 1,900 deaths to date. This is the fastest-spreading outbreak of the disease, with a shortage of approved vaccines and medicines, leading to a higher and quicker death toll compared to the 2014-2016 outbreak, which claimed over 11,000 lives. The virus continues to spread rapidly, especially since 60-70% of new cases are reported outside of monitoring efforts, surpassing current containment measures.
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