Congo Ebola outbreak worsens
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Rising Ebola cases in eastern Congo are intensifying concerns among health officials as the outbreak continues to spread across Africa.
At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo.
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote province in Congo has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far, Africa CDC says.
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Congo’s Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zoneDAKAR, June 10 (Reuters) - Congo’s Ebola outbreak has spread to a new health zone in the northeastern province of Ituri, authorities said on Wednesday, as fresh infections underline sustained transmission more than three weeks after the epidemic was declared.
Authorities have raced to slow the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo with strict measures, including by limiting public gatherings and enforcing social distancing.
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In just two weeks the number of confirmed Ebola virus cases has increased more than eightfold, with at least 100 people now dead.
Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers spread messages about Ebola in an awareness caravan Tuesday in eastern Congo where community skepticism has led to attacks on health
