Locals at the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo attacked the town hospital overnight, demanding the body of a religious leader who died from the virus, officials said on Monday.

A riot erupted in Congo over Ebola burial restrictions, leading to hospital tents being burnt. Distrust and fear fuel the latest deadly outbreak.

The World Health Organization said Friday that Ebola now poses a “very high” risk, as a lack of medical resources and anger among the population hamper the response.