The number of confirmed Ebola virus cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen to nearly 3,000. As of Thursday, more than 1,300 people have died from the disease, Reuters reports, citing the country's government, writes UNN.
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According to the published data, the outbreak continues to spread, with the number of infected and deceased increasing.
Currently, the Bundibugyo type of Ebola virus is circulating in the Congo. According to the government, there is no effective drug treatment or approved vaccine against this strain yet.
The country's authorities continue to monitor the development of the epidemic situation and are taking measures to contain the spread of the disease.