The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has officially confirmed that the death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak has surpassed 2,000, reaching 2,011 fatalities. The current epidemic, which was declared in the eastern region of the country on May 15, continues to escalate in severity.
This milestone marks a significant development in the public health crisis, positioning the current outbreak as the second most lethal Ebola epidemic on record. Health authorities remain focused on containment efforts as the virus continues to impact the eastern provinces.
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