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Congo Ebola outbreak death toll passes 4,000
Original: Congo’s Ebola outbreak records more than 4,000 deaths as authorities struggle to contain the virus
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now claimed more than 4,000 lives, according to health authorities. Officials continue to struggle to contain the virus, with the epidemic proving difficult to bring under control despite ongoing response efforts. The milestone underscores the severity of one of the deadliest Ebola outbreaks on record.
Why now: The death toll crossing 4,000 marks a grim milestone in a major ongoing health crisis.
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- Congo’s Ebola outbreak records more than 4,000 deaths as authorities struggle to contain the virus · WTOP News
- Congo’s Ebola outbreak records more than 4,000 deaths as authorities struggle to contain the virus · WBAL News Radio
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