Ebola outbreak kills 80 in Congo; frequent burials reported
Summary
A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in at least 80 deaths, with officials expressing concern about rapid spread due to population movement. The Bundibugyo strain has a 'very high' lethality rate, prompting frequent burials.
How coverage differs
- Left: Congo's Ebola Crisis Deepens: Frequent Burials Amidst Mounting Death Toll Left-leaning outlets lead with the grim reality of frequent burials and the high death toll, emphasizing how the Democratic Republic of Congo is struggling to contain the deadly Ebola outbreak. They highlight the urgent humanitarian crisis and the rapid spread of the highly lethal Bundibugyo strain.
- Center: Ebola Outbreak Claims 80 Lives; Health Workers Race to Contain Spread Center outlets report on the factual developments of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, noting the death toll has reached 80. They describe the situation with constant burials as a direct consequence of the disease's spread and lethality.