Congo reports 11,042 cases in its deadliest Ebola outbreak

Congo’s government said Wednesday that the Ebola outbreak has topped 11,000 cases, making it the country’s deadliest. The latest health ministry data report 11,042 infections and 5,387 deaths, nearly half of those infected.

The outbreak, declared in mid-May, has reached eight of the country’s 26 provinces. The reports say the Bundibugyo virus has no known vaccine or treatment. Armed conflict, poor roads, a health system crisis, mistrust and misinformation, and attacks on health workers have made containment harder. Health authorities have called for fighting to stop so workers can reach patients. The disease has also spread to Uganda, Kenya and Nigeria.