Ebola kills over 2,000 in DR Congo, fastest spread on record

spiegel.de (German)

More than 2,000 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with one death occurring every 30 minutes in the fastest spread of the virus ever recorded. The outbreak is outpacing medical efforts, and doctors face additional threats in the conflict zone. The United Nations has called for global assistance to contain the epidemic. This marks the deadliest Ebola outbreak in the country's history, with the virus spreading more rapidly than in any previous occurrence.


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