Ebola infections top 7,000 in Congo as virus spreads to new province

The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently facing the largest Ebola outbreak in its history, with total infections exceeding 7,000 cases. The virus has officially spread to a new province, marking a significant escalation in the geographical reach of the disease.

Health officials report that the death toll associated with this outbreak has reached 3,400. The situation remains critical as the virus continues to move into previously unaffected areas.