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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Sees Record Rise in Cases
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing a record increase in cases, with the UN reporting one death every 30 minutes.
14 Aug, 13:31 — 14 Aug, 21:18
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le-mondeHigh1d ago
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo killing one person every 30 minutes, UN says
The United Nations says the epidemic is spreading at its fastest pace on record and threatens to become the deadliest outbreak in the disease's history.
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Congo: Ebola cases are rising at record pace
The Ebola virus is spreading rapidly in the DRC. In Kinshasa, a city of millions, fears of a serious health crisis are growing. Hospitals are scrambling to prepare for emergencies as best as they can.
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First report: DW · 14 Aug, 13:31|Full coverage: 2 · 8h|Window: 8h
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