DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills over 5,000, deadliest in country's history
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BBC World reports that more than 5,000 people have died and over 10,300 cases have been confirmed in DR Congo's deadliest Ebola outbreak since May, with eight of 26 provinces affected and a 48.6% fatality rate. The Bundibugyo strain is responsible, and the epicentre remains in conflict-hit Ituri province. Cases have also been confirmed in Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda, while health workers and a politician have been attacked during the response. [1]
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- More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak
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