Ebola Outbreak in DRC Becomes Deadliest in Country's History
Summary
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in the country's history, with government figures reporting 2,325 deaths. The UN states one person is dying daily from the Bundibugyo species of Ebola.
How coverage differs
- Left: Deadliest Ebola outbreak highlights urgent, escalating humanitarian crisis in DRC Left-leaning outlets emphasize the tragic milestone of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting the 2,325 deaths reported by government figures. They focus on the severity of the crisis, noting it is the deadliest in the country's history.
- Center: DRC Ebola outbreak: deadliest in history, rapidly growing crisis Center outlets report factually on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, stating it has become the deadliest in the country's history. They cite government figures of 2,325 deaths and note the UN's report of one person dying daily from the Bundibugyo species.