WHO chief says Ebola outbreak in Congo is ‘spreading rapidly’ and upgrades risk assessment

The WHO has upgraded its risk assessment of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to 'very high' at the national level, citing rapid spread with 82 confirmed cases and nearly 750 suspected cases. The UN released $60 million in emergency funding and the U.S. pledged $23 million to support response efforts, including the establishment of up to 50 treatment clinics in affected regions.