✉news HealthPandemics first seen 10 h ago, last 8 h ago, peak #27
DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 8,000 cases, 3,900 deaths
Original: Democratic Republic of the Congo surpasses 8,000 cases and 3,900 deaths from the current Ebola outbreak
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo report that the ongoing Ebola outbreak has surpassed 8,000 cases and nearly 3,900 deaths. The figures underline the severity of one of the country's worst Ebola epidemics, as response teams continue efforts to trace contacts, treat patients and contain further spread.
Why now: The outbreak has reached a grim milestone in case and death tolls, drawing renewed attention to the epidemic's scale.
Democratic Republic of the CongoEbola
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 10 h ago to 8 h ago.
Evidence
- Democratic Republic of the Congo surpasses 8,000 cases and 3,900 deaths from the current Ebola outbreak · Demócrata
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/230005