Congo Ebola Outbreak Tops 1,003 Cases and 254 Deaths as 55% Contact Tracing Lags
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Updated · abcnews.com · Jun 22
Congo Ebola Outbreak Tops 1,003 Cases and 254 Deaths as 55% Contact Tracing Lags
3 articles · Updated · abcnews.com · Jun 22
Summary
1,003 confirmed Ebola cases and 254 deaths have now been recorded in eastern Congo, with 100 people reported recovered since the outbreak was declared on May 15.
The outbreak is driven by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which has no vaccine or treatment, and officials say the peak is still ahead with likely undetected infections.
55% contact-tracing coverage remains a major weakness, while authorities still have not identified patient zero.
More than 35,000 contacts linked to infected people still needed tracing as of last week, underscoring the scale of containment challenges in Ituri province.