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Congo Ebola outbreak passes 8,000 confirmed cases
Original: Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases as disease remains out of control
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 8,000 confirmed cases, and health authorities say the disease remains out of control. The epidemic, concentrated in the country's east, has proven difficult to contain amid insecurity and difficult conditions for response teams. News outlets are highlighting the scale of the outbreak and warnings that it has yet to be brought under control.
Why now: The outbreak crossing 8,000 confirmed cases is a grim new milestone in a major ongoing health emergency.
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- Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases as disease remains out of control · Bozeman Daily Chronicle
- Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases as disease remains out of control · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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