DR Congo Ebola outbreak now worst in history, WHO says — 3,605 infected, 1,587 dead

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the worst in the country's history, with 3,605 cases and 1,587 deaths, a 44% fatality rate, according to the World Health Organization. The WHO described the outbreak as 'intensifying, with sustained transmission and continued increases in reported cases and deaths.'

The World Health Organization reported Sunday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the worst in the country's history, with 3,605 confirmed cases and 1,587 deaths, a 44% fatality rate. The WHO described the outbreak as 'intensifying, with sustained transmission and continued increases in reported cases and deaths.' The outbreak has now surpassed all previous Ebola outbreaks in the DRC in both case count and fatalities.

• Strong03:49 · 11 JulDR Congo confirmed Ebola cases reach 1,830, including 648 deaths
• Developing10:02 · 13 JunCongo Ebola outbreak: 689 cases, 129 deaths
• Strong21:19 · 3 JulWHO: At least 452 dead from Ebola in DR Congo
• Developing17:30 · 6 JulDR Congo government says Ebola death toll surpasses 500

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