Congo Ebola Outbreak Deadlier, Death Toll Exceeds 1,500

Ebola is a serious disease that spreads through body fluids.

In eastern Congo, a new outbreak started in May and has become the fastest-growing in the country.

More than 1,500 people have died, and over 3,400 people have tested positive.

The virus is called Bundibugyo, and there is no vaccine or medicine that can cure it.

Health workers are trying to keep people safe by isolating patients, but they can only track about 78% of people who might have been exposed.

Some communities are hard to reach, and attacks on hospitals have made it dangerous for aid workers.

Because of these attacks, groups like the World Health Organization and Mercy Corps had to leave for a while.

The government says the situation is getting better and wants international teams to come back.

The goal is to stop the spread by finding and treating all infected people.