The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has killed more than 1,500 people in eastern Congo, official data released on Thursday showed, marking a 50% increase in around a week that shows the emergency is continuing to outpace response efforts.⁣ ⁣ As of Tuesday, 3,442 cases had been recorded, with 1,521 deaths, according to the latest government update.⁣ ⁣ The outbreak, which was declared on May 15, has been linked to the Bundibugyo virus, for which there are no approved vaccines or treatments.⁣ ⁣ #news #Ebola #outbreak #Congo #health