Ebola outbreak in DRC passes 500 deaths as WHO warns true scale unknown
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The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), caused by the deadly Bundibugyo species, continues to spread with over 1,561 confirmed cases and 506 deaths as of July 4. The WHO warns that the outbreak's true scale has not yet been fully established and treatment centres are at saturation point. More than 10,000 contacts are being monitored as the WHO supports the government-led response and works to accelerate testing and identify effective treatment options.
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'We would like to say it is stabilising, but frankly, we cannot say it yet,' she said.
Speaking from Bunia, the capital of Ituri province at the heart of the outbreak, Dr. Ancia told reporters in Geneva that as of 4 July, the country's Government has recorded 1,561 confirmed cases, including 506 deaths and 254 people recovered.
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