Ebola: DRC surpasses 6,000 cases and counts 2,911 dead

The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has exceeded 6,000 cases and now counts 2,911 dead, according to Angolan authorities, the neighboring country. The spread of the disease in the DRC is considered the fastest ever, making this outbreak one of the most severe recorded worldwide. The authorities in Angola, which shares a border with the affected country, made the announcement to alert to the severity of the epidemiological situation in the region. The high number of fatalities and the speed of spread have put health authorities on maximum alert, fearing a possible expansion to neighboring countries.