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Ebola Congo cases surpass 5,000 as record-setting pace of spread continues

nglobix@gmail.com1 month ago02 mins

Bunia, Congo — The Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 5,000 cases, government data showed Wednesday, as responders warn it is spreading at an unprecedented speed outpacing efforts to slow it in one of the country’s remotest regions. Data from Congo’s Ministry of Health showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378…

Congo Ebola death toll tops 2,000 as outbreak becomes fastest spreading on record

nglobix@gmail.com2 months ago02 mins

Bunia, Congo — At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo’s Ebola outbreak that is the fastest spreading on record, according to the latest government data, as health authorities struggle to get help quickly to remote localities due to rebel conflict, bad roads and work stoppages over payment issues. Data published…