Congo Ebola death toll tops 1,500 as spread outpaces response
What's new: Officials recorded 3,442 cases and said only about 78% of known contacts are being monitored, far below the 95% target.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +1
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#Bundibugyo Virus
Congo Ebola cases top 2,000 as 80% evade contact tracers
What's new: The death toll reached 754, and WHO says most new infections now come from unknown transmission chains.
NPR, Antara News +1
Congo Ebola outbreak climbs to 782 cases, reaches 2 new health zones
Why it matters: The Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment, and contact tracing coverage has fallen to 56%.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +1