Ebola death toll in DR Congo passes 5,000
Summary
Ebola has killed more than 5,000 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where the outbreak has infected more than 10,000 since it was declared in May. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment, and the outbreak has spread to several African countries, prompting travel restrictions.Key Facts
- Government data released Friday put the DRC Ebola death toll above 5,000.
- More than 10,000 people in the DRC have been infected since the outbreak was declared in May.
- The outbreak has reached eight of the DRC’s 26 provinces.
- The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain, for which there are no approved treatments or vaccines.
- Nigeria became the fourth African country to report an Ebola case last week; Kenya and Uganda have also reported cases.
- The outbreak is the second largest on record, after the 2014–2016 epidemic in West Africa, which infected more than 28,600 people and killed more than 11,000.
- Saudi Arabia suspended travel to and entry from Kenya on Friday, including visas for travellers from Kenya and entry for people who recently stayed in Kenya or another affected country.
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