Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say (opens original article in a new tab)

Confirmed Ebola cases in the Congo outbreak have surpassed 1,000, with 254 deaths reported. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has not yet reached its peak, and contact tracing efforts remain incomplete.

• Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo's outbreak reach 1,003 with 254 deaths.
• Outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus, which has no vaccines or treatments.
• Contact tracing coverage is at 55%, with over 35,000 people yet to be traced.