Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province after a death was recorded in the previously unaffected Bas-Uele province, the head of Africa's CDC said Thursday.

Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province after a death in Bas-Uele, according to Africa's CDC.

Congo's Ebola outbreak has claimed more than 2,000 lives, with government data confirming 2,011 deaths from 4,381 confirmed cases as of August 11.

Congo’s Ebola outbreak has crossed 2,000 deaths, with more than 4,300 confirmed cases. The outbreak is spreading faster than previous ones and involves the rare Bundibugyo strain.

WHO says eastern Congo's Ebola outbreak began in February, months before its formal declaration. The delay, rare Bundibugyo strain and conflict-hit conditions have left responders behind the virus.

Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo surges, killing 1,700 and spreading rapidly amid community challenges and lack of treatment.

Ebola has killed over 1,700 people in eastern Congo, marking the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease.

Ebola has killed over 1,500 people in eastern Congo, marking a 50% increase in about a week. The outbreak, linked to the Bundibugyo virus, has seen 3,442 cases as of Tuesday.