The number of deaths from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen above 1,500, increasing by more than 50% within a week. This makes it the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history. As of Tuesday, there were 3,442 reported cases, with 1,521 fatalities. The outbreak, which began in mid-May, is caused by the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, for which there are currently no approved vaccines or treatments. The case fatality rate is now at 44%, meaning nearly half of all confirmed infections have been fatal. Experts believe the true number of infections is much higher due to unreported cases, suggesting the virus may have spread for months before being detected. The previous largest Ebola outbreak occurred between 2014 and 2016, resulting in over 11,000 deaths but spreading more slowly compared to the current situation. Meanwhile, Uganda has declared its recent Ebola outbreak over, with 20 cases and two deaths.
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