# Congo Ebola deaths surpass 5,000 as fears of spread across the continent grow

https://mins.news/en/item/123545

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-31 09:09 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://bit.ly/4zvOTmQ

> Deaths in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have exceeded 5,000 as the virus continues to spread. Congolese Health Ministry figures show 5,026 deaths among 10,351 infections, a fatality rate close to 50%.

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