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Congo Ebola deaths surpass 5,000 amid spread fears
Original: Congo Ebola outbreak deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed more than 5,000 people, making it one of the deadliest outbreaks on record. Health authorities are warning that the virus could spread beyond the region, with fears mounting of a wider, potentially continent-wide epidemic as containment efforts struggle in affected areas.
Why now: The death toll crossing 5,000 marks a grim milestone in a major ongoing epidemic
Democratic Republic of CongoEbolaWorld Health Organization
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