Ebola deaths pass 5,000 in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak
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More than 5,000 people have died in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, government data shows. Over 10,300 cases confirmed in eight of 26 provinces. The outbreak began in May. Cases have been confirmed in Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda. There is no vaccine for this strain.
Key dates
- MayThe Ebola outbreak in DR Congo began.
- AugustThe outbreak became the deadliest in DR Congo's history, according to public health officials.
- Earlier in OctoberOne woman was confirmed with Ebola in Nigeria and was flown to Switzerland for treatment.
- 31 OctNigeria's disease control centre reported two suspected cases, now isolated and being tested.
