Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has now spread to the country's seventh province, officials say

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expanded to a seventh province, according to local officials. The virus has now reached Sud-Ubangui following the death of a patient, marking a continued progression of the disease across the region.

Authorities report that this remains the fastest-growing and deadliest Ebola outbreak in the country's history. Current assessments indicate that the spread of the virus is showing no signs of slowing down.