The death rate among confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has exceeded 50%, following an upward revision of the country\u2019s official death toll as the outbreak continues to spread across several provinces.<\/p>\n
According to a Bloomberg report, citing the country\u2019s National Institute of Public Health, the outbreak has recorded 10,414 confirmed infections and 5,372 deaths, bringing the case-fatality ratio to 51.6%.<\/p>\n
The development comes as the United States announced additional travel restrictions targeting passengers with recent travel history to DR Congo, amid concerns over the continued spread of the disease.<\/p>\n
The restrictions, scheduled to take effect late Tuesday, November 3, 2026, will require international travellers boarding US-bound flights to declare whether they have visited DR Congo within the preceding 21 days.<\/p>\n
According to health authorities, the increase in the reported fatality rate followed a review of mortality records across 97% of affected health zones in Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak.<\/p>\n
Although infections have been reported beyond DR Congo, transmission in neighbouring countries remains limited.<\/p>\n
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Sunday that international travellers would face additional screening and boarding requirements in response to the outbreak.<\/p>\n
The restrictions could affect international travel arrangements, particularly for passengers transiting through other countries after visiting DR Congo.<\/p>\n
Nigeria has also intensified surveillance following concerns about the possible spread of Ebola across African borders.<\/p>\n
Despite the evacuation, Nigerian authorities continued monitoring identified contacts to rule out further transmission.<\/p>\n