Ebola Death Toll Passes 1,000 in DR Congo as Rare Strain Spreads

Global Health Emergency Key Facts —Death toll. The DR Congo has confirmed 999 Ebola deaths from 2,473 cases since the outbreak began on 15 May. —Fatality rate. The case fatality rate stands at 40.4%, significantly higher than many recent Ebola outbreaks. —Rare strain. The outbreak is driven by the Bundibugyo virus, for which no approved […] The post Ebola Death Toll Passes 1,000 in DR Congo as Rare Strain Spreads appeared first on The Rio Times .