Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo: 220 Deaths, Nearly 1,000 Suspected Cases (pbs.org)

• At least 220 deaths and nearly 1,000 suspected cases in DRC
• Only 1 in 5 contacts traced; USAID cuts cited as factor
• Red Cross funerals under military escort after facility attacks

"The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in at least 220 deaths and nearly 1,000 suspected cases, with the WHO warning that response efforts are struggling to keep pace. Epicenter remains in DRC, where mistrust of health authorities complicates containment. Red Cross funerals are held under military escort after attacks on facilities. Only one in five contacts are being traced, partly due to USAID cuts, according to Dr. Celine Gounder."