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DR Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses 5,000 deaths, spreading to other nations

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing a severe Ebola outbreak, with deaths now exceeding 5,000 out of over 10,000 recorded cases. The lethality rate is nearly 50%, and new infections are frequently occurring outside of monitored contact chains. This outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, was declared in mid-May and has spread to other African nations, raising concerns about containment efforts. AI

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DR Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses 5,000 deaths, spreading to other nations

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

    DR Congo Ebola deaths top 5,000, cases recorded in other African nations

    Deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the latest government data on Saturday shows. Data from the government’s Mini…

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