Congo's Ebola Outbreak Accelerates to 1,000 Deaths, a Grim Milestone for Global Health The World Health Organization reports that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a grim milestone: 999 deaths and 2,473 cases.
The situation is particularly concerning due to the speed at which the virus has spread. Historically, the deadliest Ebola outbreaks have taken months to reach the 1,000 death mark.
In contrast, this outbreak has achieved that milestone in just two and a half months, making it the fastest spreading outbreak on record.