DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 1,000 cases, kills 254 (opens original article in a new tab)

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak exceeds 1,000 cases with 254 deaths, spreading to Uganda and prompting WHO's international health emergency declaration

• DR Congo Ebola outbreak has 1,003 cases and 254 deaths with 25% fatality rate
• Outbreak declared on May 15, affecting three provinces and spreading to Uganda
• Bundibugyo strain lacks vaccine or specific treatment, WHO declared international health emergency
• WHO warns outbreak could last months and spread further