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DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth province, deadliest on record

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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now reached its eighth province, Nord-Ubangi, with two cases and one death reported. This latest spread borders the Central African Republic and connects to Bas-Uele province, which has previously reported cases. The current outbreak, declared in mid-May, is the deadliest in the country's history, with over 9,400 cases and 4,500 deaths. The virus has also spread to neighboring Uganda and Kenya, though Uganda has since declared itself free of the disease. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    DR Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth province

    The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to an eighth province in the country’s north, authorities said on Sunday. The Health Ministry has recorded two cases, including one death, in Nord-Ubangi province, bordering Central African Republic. The ministry said …

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