Congo's Ebola Outbreak Kills Over 3,000, Spreading at Unprecedented Speed

The Ebola outbreak in Congo has now resulted in more than 3,000 deaths out of over 6,100 confirmed cases, according to the latest government data. The Associated Press reports the disease is spreading faster than containment efforts, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control stating that response targets are not being met. This makes it the deadliest Ebola outbreak in Congo's history.